The Challenge: Outdated Facilities, Evolving Needs
Facing aging infrastructure and rising energy costs, Hannibal School District #60 aimed to enhance comfort, safety, and sustainability across its campuses. After a successful bond election in 2019, district leaders partnered with Performance Services to deliver transformative improvements rooted in long-term planning and community trust.
Multi‑Phase Transformation, Student‑Centered Impact
Over five strategic phases, the district invested approximately $37 million in targeted upgrades—each aligned to improve air quality, lighting, accessibility, and infrastructure across schools.
Phase 1
The $12,182,452 phase provided comprehensive, HVAC with controls, plumbing, LED lighting, windows, and a monitored fire alarm system. It also included new ceilings at the high school building. The project began in the summer of 2019 and was completed before school started that fall.
Phase 2
This $11,261,515 project started in late spring 2020, focusing on the middle school and Korf Gym. It provided a new HVAC solution at the Middle School, including HVAC controls, a monitored fire alarm system, LED lighting, windows, and new ceilings. Korf Gym was upgraded with DX cooling; lobby renovations included storefront glass and locker room renovations with ADA access and a shower.
Phase 3
After two successful phases, the District began a third phase in 2021, leveraging ESSER and district funds for various indoor air quality upgrades. The project includes new HVAC systems and a new roof for the PATCH Health Clinic. Work also included new electrical service, new ceilings, controls, and ADA improvements. Upgraded HVAC equipment with a new DOAS, monitored fire alarm system, and new HVAC controls at Oakwood Elementary. The project was completed in Fall 2022.
Phase 4
This additional phase of work focused on improving ADA accessibility at the District’s auditorium to fulfill its promise to make the school inclusive and accessible to the entire community. The project included flooring replacements, doors, carpets, seating, lighting, and an innovative ceiling solution.
Phase 5
The latest phase brings an additional $8,592,008 in enhancements to Porter Field at Hannibal High School. The project highlights include new stadium seating, including a press box and filming platform, new concession stands, bathrooms and an electrical room, and a new track-level ADA-accessible concourse area under the new stadium seating.
Building Resilience, Transforming Spaces
Hannibal School District #60 has used a thoughtful phased approach to turn aging buildings into modern learning environments. From HVAC to lighting and accessibility upgrades, each investment has reinforced its commitment to safe, optimal, and inspiring schools. With Phase 5 underway, the district continues its legacy of progress—fueled by community trust and long-term vision.
Project Highlights
- New dedicated ventilation systems with bipolar ionization integrated into the HVAC systems to purify the air and provide fresh, clean air distribution
- New temperature and humidity control systems
- New operable windows at the High School and Middle School
- District-wide interior and exterior LED lighting upgrades in multiple buildings. Lighting levels were also adjusted to meet standards to provide an optimal learning environment for students
- New water source heat pump/rooftop units HVAC system at high school and middle school replaced old steam boiler systems
- New chilled water system for classrooms at Hannibal Career and Technical Center, adding air conditioning and heat to classrooms and shop areas
- New suspended ceiling throughout classrooms and corridors at the high school and middle school
- Replaced existing galvanized domestic water system; removed and replaced existing water heaters, softeners, and hot water return pumps at the high school
- Renovated locker room at Korf Gym
- Roof renovations at Patch Health Clinic
- Plumbing improvements at the high school, middle school, and Korf Gym
- New HVAC systems for the Patch Health Clinic and Oakwood Elementary School, which includes new electrical services, new ceilings, and controls
- ADA improvements at Patch Health Clinic
- ADA accessibility improvements at the District’s Middle School auditorium
- Engineered Systems Feature Video
In July 2020, Hannibal School District #60 was one of seven recipients to receive a low-interest loan to assist with energy efficiency projects from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Photo credits: Frederick | Julius Photography
