Demolition and Construction Underway at Oregon High School

Junction City High SchoolDemolition and subsequent construction are underway at Junction City High School in Junction City, Ore. A wing of the old school was demolished to make way for a modernized and safer section of the new facility. The new building will be two-stories and have new classrooms with updated science and media labs.

The new Junction City High School will have one main entryway, along with updated security measures. There will be areas for athletic fields and other recreational spaces adjacent to the new school. The new school is expected to be completed in 2021.

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