Elevating Edgewood

W hen we are young, learning to walk is a cherished milestone. As we grow older it gives us independence and the ability to explore new places and meet new people. Mobility and accessibility are luxuries most of us are afforded at birth. When faced with physical challenges that prevent us from getting where we need or want to go, it sets us off our mark.

Edgewood High School has been a special place for more than 135 years,

but with 8.5 levels, the building can be incredibly difficult to navigate. It’s daunting for students to maneuver from floor to floor on crutches or wheelchairs, or be isolated in the library for weeks and months at a time. Elevators are important for those with respiratory issues or family members who would like to attend sporting events, presentations and performances that are only accessible by stairways.

Perhaps one the most significant projects

that Edgewood High School has embarked on in its 135-year history is the installation of a new main elevator that will be centrally located and serve 7.5 of the 8.5 levels.

Edgewood understands the importance of these critical changes to the facility, yet this access doesn’t come easily. As part of Edgewood’s “Building on Tradition” capital campaign, the school needs to raise nearly $1.2 million to provide this much-needed accessibility, which will enhance the experience for so many.