School District of Clayton

In 2024–25, the District partnered with Paragon Architecture to develop a Long-Range Facilities Master Plan with input from the community. The findings from this process confirmed that, while enrollment is expected to remain stable, many of the District’s school buildings and athletic facilities require significant upgrades to keep pace with neighboring districts and remain a top-choice for families.

Three key priorities emerged from this process and are now being further studied by experienced engineering and design firms to create preliminary modernization plans.

Goal 1: Elementary School Modernization (led by Perkins & Will and Paragon Architecture)

• Evaluate options for renovating or rebuilding Glenridge, Meramec and Captain.
• Address aging infrastructure, site constraints and the open-concept design of Captain.
• Consider implications for the Family Center as part of this evaluation.

Goal 2:  Clayton High School Academic Spaces (led by Perkins & Will and Paragon Architecture)

• Add an academic wing to support Career and Technical Education programs like Robotics, Geometry in Construction and AMPED.

Goal 3: Athletic Facilities  (led by BLDD Architecture)

• Install turf at Wydown Middle School to allow for year-round use and support student activities. 
• Explore options to renovate Gay Field or build a new, ADA-compliant athletic complex near CHS to enhance safety and accessibility and improve the student experience.
• Complete the press box and dugout upgrades at Adzick Field.

Explore the Sept. 10 Community Engagement Forum presentation to view all preliminary plans, or browse the plans by Goal Area below.