School Officials Prepare Old Pivik for New Students

Before Adlai Stevenson Elementary students can begin attending classes at the old Pivik Elementary, Plum School District officials must make sure the school is ready.

Students from Adlai will be moving into the former Pivik at the beginning of next near while a new school is built on the current Adlai property—district officials are calling the setup AS@P (Adlai Stevenson at Pivik).

Kindergarten through third grades will have classes on the first floor, and fourth through sixth grades will be on the second floor. Six classrooms and the basement have been completely blocked off and only will be used for storage.

One problem that must be addressed is the emergency repair of an old sewer line that services the school.

District business manager Eugene Marraccini said a pipe has been crushed, which is causing backup into the old Pivik.

Officials want to replace the 150-foot, 6-inch line with an 8-inch line to remedy the problem before the building is reoccupied.

"We need to resolved this quickly," said Superintendent Timothy Glasspool.

The school board agreed to solicit bids for the project earlier this week.

School Road most likely will be made a one-way street while AS@P and the new George Pivik Elementary across the street are occupied to alleviate congestion during drop off and pickup hours.

Adlai Stevenson Principal Jason Knisely said work at the old Pivik school otherwise is coming along nicely. 

"Walls were painted, which really changed it up," he said. "Old Pivik looks great. We're ready to roll. Hats off to the crew. They did an awesome job.

"The lockers and the auditorium have the kids jumping up and down."

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