The facilities at BHS have been drastically updated in recent years, and work continues thanks to ongoing bond issues and community support.

2009 Improvements to Existing Buildings



• Classroom Technology
  Most classrooms now feature ceiling-mounted LCD projectors and sound systems. By 2010-2011 every classroom should have this technology.
• Monitored Access
  As part of a district-wide initiative to better secure school buildings during much of the school day, all exterior doors are now latched and inoperable from the exterior. Non-keyed access is restricted to the main entrance off Hillcrest with a video camera, intercom, and electronic door latch operated by Ms. Kiner in the main office.
• New Lockers
  New dark blue lockers replaced the old tall narrow ones with wider double-tier units that are easier to load with books and backpacks.
• Interior Painting
  The center section of the main building (office area) and portions of the stadium were repainted last summer.
• Stadium Sealant
  The 1954 stadium has leaked for years due to problems with its inaccessible inner roof. During the summer of 2009 a sealant was applied to the concrete seating deck and and work done on the expansion joints to alleviate the infiltration problems. The middle floor windows were also sealed to stop leaks.

Campus Additions in 2009

• Campus Expands Again
  
  In late July 2009 the Board of Education purchased the property at 1800 Hillcrest Drive, at the southwest edge of the campus. Eventually the buildings on that site may be demolished and the area used for expanded parking along with the parcel east of Crestview Drive by the Bruin Activity Center.
• Bruin Activity Center
  The new indoor practice facility, the Bruin Activity Center, has opened on the south end of the campus across 18th Street from the Fine Arts Center and Bruin Field House. This property was once the site of the Crestview Apartments. The 15,625 square foot facility accommodates the baseball, softball, soccer, football, cheerleading, and band programs when inclement weather strikes. It has a turf surface much like what is now found on Lyon Field. Netting is available for the baseball and softball teams to take batting practice.
• Football Locker Room
  The new football locker facility on the east side of the 2006 Bruin Field House was used during the Bruins' record-tying 2009 season. It featured new offices for the coaches, a film room, restrooms, showers, and lockers.

Future Bond Work

The 2007 bond issue will eventually fund additional renovations in the 2010-2013 timeframe:
• Replacement of HVAC systems in central portion of main building (office areas, former library, rooms 220-227)
• Expected replacement of original windows on east area of main building and throughout the annex