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Bond Projects

Explore project lists, construction timelines, and community benefits of the $320 million school bond.

A bright, expansive high school media center interior with rows of modern light-wood shelving, neatly arranged books, and a central area of collaborative tables with built-in outlets. Large windows line one wall, allowing diffused morning light to flood in, casting soft, natural shadows across the carpeted floor. A digital display on the far wall shows the phrase “Investing in New Hanover’s Future” in bold, clean typography. Photographic realism, captured at eye level with a wide-angle lens, sharp focus emphasizing depth and space. The composition uses the rule of thirds, creating a calm, aspirational mood that highlights what upgraded facilities funded by the school bond can look like, all without any people present.
A row of modern, brick and glass school buildings with a freshly renovated facade, expansive windows, and a prominent, well-maintained sign reading “New Hanover County Schools.” The buildings are surrounded by clean sidewalks, young trees, and neatly lined bike racks, with school buses parked in an orderly line along the curb. Soft late afternoon sunlight casts long, gentle shadows, highlighting the textures of brick, metal, and glass. Photographic realism with a professional, civic tone, shot at eye-level with a wide lens to capture the full campus, sharp focus throughout. The mood is hopeful, forward-looking, and orderly, suggesting a community investing in its educational future without showing any people.

Building Stronger New Hanover Schools

The $320 million school bond invests in safer buildings, modern classrooms, and career‑ready labs across New Hanover County, prioritizing repairs, overcrowding relief, and new technology so every student—today and tomorrow—can learn in facilities that match our community’s ambitions.

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A detailed close-up of an architect’s table displaying large, rolled-out blueprints labeled “New Hanover County School Bond – 2028 Plan” beside a sleek metal ruler, sharpened pencils, and color-coded sticky notes marking classroom wings, science labs, and media centers. The table surface is a light maple wood, illuminated by soft, focused overhead studio lighting that creates subtle highlights on the paper and metal tools. Background elements fade into a gentle blur: neatly stacked proposal binders and a laptop with a muted screen. Photographic realism with a clean, professional aesthetic, shot from a slightly elevated angle, emphasizing precision, planning, and responsible use of the 0 million bond.
A bright, expansive high school media center interior with rows of modern light-wood shelving, neatly arranged books, and a central area of collaborative tables with built-in outlets. Large windows line one wall, allowing diffused morning light to flood in, casting soft, natural shadows across the carpeted floor. A digital display on the far wall shows the phrase “Investing in New Hanover’s Future” in bold, clean typography. Photographic realism, captured at eye level with a wide-angle lens, sharp focus emphasizing depth and space. The composition uses the rule of thirds, creating a calm, aspirational mood that highlights what upgraded facilities funded by the school bond can look like, all without any people present.
A row of modern, brick and glass school buildings with a freshly renovated facade, expansive windows, and a prominent, well-maintained sign reading “New Hanover County Schools.” The buildings are surrounded by clean sidewalks, young trees, and neatly lined bike racks, with school buses parked in an orderly line along the curb. Soft late afternoon sunlight casts long, gentle shadows, highlighting the textures of brick, metal, and glass. Photographic realism with a professional, civic tone, shot at eye-level with a wide lens to capture the full campus, sharp focus throughout. The mood is hopeful, forward-looking, and orderly, suggesting a community investing in its educational future without showing any people.
A detailed close-up of an architect’s table displaying large, rolled-out blueprints labeled “New Hanover County School Bond – 2028 Plan” beside a sleek metal ruler, sharpened pencils, and color-coded sticky notes marking classroom wings, science labs, and media centers. The table surface is a light maple wood, illuminated by soft, focused overhead studio lighting that creates subtle highlights on the paper and metal tools. Background elements fade into a gentle blur: neatly stacked proposal binders and a laptop with a muted screen. Photographic realism with a clean, professional aesthetic, shot from a slightly elevated angle, emphasizing precision, planning, and responsible use of the 0 million bond.
A bright, expansive high school media center interior with rows of modern light-wood shelving, neatly arranged books, and a central area of collaborative tables with built-in outlets. Large windows line one wall, allowing diffused morning light to flood in, casting soft, natural shadows across the carpeted floor. A digital display on the far wall shows the phrase “Investing in New Hanover’s Future” in bold, clean typography. Photographic realism, captured at eye level with a wide-angle lens, sharp focus emphasizing depth and space. The composition uses the rule of thirds, creating a calm, aspirational mood that highlights what upgraded facilities funded by the school bond can look like, all without any people present.

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