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The Beachcomber

The student news site of Beachwood High School.

The Beachcomber

The new elementary buildings at Hilltop (pictured) and at Bryden are scheduled for completion in Dec. 2025.

Elementary Construction Under Way

Gavin Osborne, Staff Writer October 8, 2024

The construction of the new Bryden and Hilltop elementary school buildings began this past summer. Asst. Superintendent Dr. Ken Veon, who oversees the project, is optimistic. “We believe that this...

After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

District to Combine Preschool with Grades K-2 at Bryden

Shreya Chellu, Editor-in-Chief January 9, 2024

The Beachwood Board of Education voted Dec. 11 to combine Fairmount preschool with Bryden as part of the district’s  renovation of elementary schools. The board had been considering the proposal...

Bryden students share ideas about elementary construction at a student input  session in Aug. 2022.

Voters Approve Levy for Elementary School Construction

Shreya Chellu, News Editor May 23, 2023

Beachwood residents voted May 2 to approve a 3.92 mil bond levy required to fund the construction of the new Hilltop and Bryden elementary schools and to renovate the Fairmount Early Childhood Center.  The...

After the preschool moves to Bryden, Hardis and Walsh see the Fairmount building as a space to be shared with the community.

District Moving Forward With Plan to Consolidate Elementary Buildings

Ofek Hyer, Staff Writer April 27, 2017

Superintendent Dr. Bob Hardis and District Treasurer Michele Mills presented a plan to the Beachwood Board of Education on Nov. 11, 2015 to consolidate grades Pre K-5 in a new building on the Fairmount...

“The transition process … has taken place over the last several years,” Superintendent Bob Hardis said.

Hardis Takes The Helm: New Superintendent Has Full Plate

Grant Gravagna, Editor in Chief August 13, 2015

After six years as BHS principal and three years on deck as assistant superintendent, it’s Bob Hardis’ turn at bat. The Beachwood resident assumed the superintendency in June, following Dr. Richard...

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