When will classes start at the new Warren Elementary?

Classes are set to begin on August 6, 2025.

What is the capacity of the new school?

The school is designed to comfortably house 850 students but can accommodate more.

What safety features does the new school include?

The school features wider hallways for safety during emergencies and a gymnasium designed to withstand category-five tornadoes, serving as a storm shelter.

August 5, 2025

New Warren Elementary School Opens in Bowling Green, KY

Bowling Green, KY, August 4, 2025

News Summary

The new Warren Elementary School, a $43 million state-of-the-art facility, has opened in Bowling Green, KY. With a capacity for 850 students, the modern design focuses on safety, learning efficiency, and inclusivity. Features include larger classrooms, advanced technology, and a storm-resistant gymnasium. The school aims to provide a high-quality educational experience and will welcome students starting August 6, 2025.

Bowling Green, KY

The new Warren Elementary School, a state-of-the-art facility costing $43 million, has officially opened its doors at 1140 Charolais Avenue, just off Brookwood Drive. This modern school replaces the nearly 50-year-old Warren Elementary and has the capacity to accommodate 850 students, with space for even more if needed. The opening ceremony included a ribbon-cutting event attended by over 100 community members and officials from the Warren County Public Schools Board of Education, marking a significant milestone for education in the area.

The facility is designed with enhanced features that promote student safety, comfort, and learning efficiency. Second-grade teacher Todd Kessler noted substantial improvements, including larger classrooms, wider hallways, and attached bathrooms to first-floor classrooms, all of which aim to make the school experience more pleasant for students. The layout and design focus on facilitating better communication, with each classroom equipped with advanced audio enhancements through four speakers.

For the diverse student population, the school offers English-language learners specialized resources such as headphones and Chromebooks that translate instructions into their native languages. This inclusionary design reflects the school’s commitment to accommodating the needs of all students, ensuring that every child has access to quality education.

The school’s wider hallways also contribute to safety and accessibility—especially critical during emergencies. Notably, one of the school’s fun and engaging features is a “celebration slide,” which allows students to slide from the library to the cafeteria, celebrating their achievements in a playful way.

The gymnasium, not only a space for physical education, has been constructed as a storm shelter capable of withstanding category-five tornadoes. It is designed to support heavy loads, making it a secure environment for students and the community during severe weather events. In addition, the gym can serve as a public shelter, providing support to residents in case of emergencies.

The facility emphasizes energy efficiency, incorporating inverters that enable power storage for two hours during outages. The playground has also been strategically placed away from bus and car loops to ensure student safety. Organized pods for grade levels, color-coded for easy navigation, further enhance the layout of the school.

Warren Elementary serves the Warren Central feeder area, which includes several other local schools and reflects a robust investment in the educational infrastructure and opportunities available to students in the community. The old Warren Elementary building is being transformed into the Warren County Public Schools’ first Early Learning Academy, which will cater to over 800 preschool students. Classes at the new Warren Elementary are set to commence on August 6, 2025, marking a new chapter in education for the growing community.

Key Features of Warren Elementary

Feature	Description
Cost	$43 million
Location	1140 Charolais Avenue, Bowling Green, KY
Capacity	Built for 850 students, with additional space available
Classroom Design	Larger classrooms and wider hallways
Technology	Audio enhancements, Chromebooks for ELL students
Safety Features	Wide hallways, storm shelter gymnasium
Playground	Placed away from traffic areas for safety
Community Use	Gymnasium available as a storm shelter for community

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When will classes start at the new Warren Elementary? Classes are set to begin on August 6, 2025.
What is the capacity of the new school? The school is designed to comfortably house 850 students but can accommodate more.
What safety features does the new school include? The school features wider hallways for safety during emergencies and a gymnasium designed to withstand category-five tornadoes, serving as a storm shelter.
What initiatives are in place for English-language learners? The school provides headphones and Chromebooks that translate instruction for English-language learners.

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