“Representing Flint” video by Mike Ramsdell, older brother of twins Catherine and Korey from FCHS class of ’95) for the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
By Tanya Terry
Flint Community Schools will break ground on a new state-of-the-art high school at 4 p.m. this Wednesday, June 17. The groundbreaking will take place at the former Flint Central High School. It is open to the public. Additionally, community leaders, student and staff are expected to attend.
The new high school will serve as a modern learning environment designed to prepare future generations of scholars for success while honoring the rich legacy of education in Flint, according to the district.
The building opened in 1923, and it closed following the 2008-09 school year. It has suffered vandalism and fires in the years since its closing, and many other plans have begun but not taken place at the property.
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation announced on May 11 that it will commit up to $100 million to help build a new high school for Flint Community Schools.
Photo courtesy of Flint Community Schools
Mott’s commitment includes just over $6 million already granted to support design work, as well as demolition and preparation of the site of the former Flint Central High School. The Foundation’s funding also builds on $35.9 million awarded last year by the state of Michigan.
Once abatement and demolition are complete, site clearing and grading are expected begin for the property for 2027 construction.
