Wines Elementary, originally constructed in 1960, is a one-story masonry structure with exterior brick veneer situated on 10 acres in the northwest sector of Ann Arbor. The original structure supports 17 traditional classrooms and the school added 6 more classrooms with the installation of a modular classrooms building in 2018 (23 total classrooms). The Wines Elementary site is adjacent to Forsythe Middle School and the buildings share a large, connected campus.
Addition of air conditioning and replacement of existing lights with LED light fixtures. Classrooms to have a dimmable lighting system and new ceiling tiles.
Addition of air conditioning and replacement of existing lights with LED light fixtures. Classrooms to have a dimmable lighting system and new ceiling tiles.
Patching and repair of pavement on school grounds.
New window shades added to the building.
Planted 52 native hardwood trees for shading of playgrounds and other outdoor environments.
Updated the school’s Building Management System (BMS) to the latest version including a new graphical interface and mobile, cloud-based access. The upgrades allow for better systems control, improved occupant comfort and energy efficiency.
Installation of filtered water bottle filling stations throughout the school.
Update to security system on property.
New upper elementary playground was added to school. New equipment includes several slides, climbing walls, stepping platforms and ladders.
New boiler added to the building.
Replace existing structure with 6 new classrooms.
New, flexible, classroom furniture was added to create a more accessible, engaging and student-centered environment.
Reconstruction of school parking lot.
Purchase of new musical instruments and pianos for music classrooms and auditoriums.
