Keep Our Schools Strong, Vote Yes for Fort Mill School Bonds on March 4th

HOW / WHY A Fort Mill School District Bond Referendum


  HOW DID WE GET HERE?

In 2004, bonds built Springfield Middle School (opened in 2006) and Nation Ford High School (opened 2007).

However, our growth continues, and at an unprecedented rate. In 2006, a long-term capital needs study confirmed
growth is strong and accelerating. Student population increased by 10% over the previous year, and even higher
growth is expected next year. The Fort Mill School District has the fastest growth rate in all of South Carolina.

School Total Student Capacity/
Current Capacity
  • Gold Hill Elem.
    		•  900/817 FREEZE
  • Springfield Elem.
    		•  900/966 FREEZE June 2008
  • Riverview Elem.
    		•  900/876
  • Orchard Park El.
    		•  900/834 FREEZE
  • Fort Mill Elem.
    		• 900/773
  • Fort Mill Middle
    		•  900/596
  • Springfield Middle
    		•  900/742
  • Gold Hill Middle
    		•  900/671
  • Fort Mill High
    		• 1,800/1,515
  • Nation Ford High
    		•  1,500/   931
  • FM Academy
    		•                 51


    WHY NOW?

    New schools add flexibility
    • Balance attendance zones
    • Thaw enrollment freezes
    • Respond to above-average growth rates
    • Cost savings to build multiple schools
    • Flexibility to adjust if growth cools
    • Buy land now for sites needed later

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    Keep Our Schools Strong Committee
    P.O. Box 188
    Fort Mill, SC 29716

    803-547-1016