Casey Middle School is getting an overhaul–with the exception of two of its original walls. The school building at 2410 13th Street in Boulder–near Sacred Heart of Jesus–was demolished recently to clear the way for a brand new educational facility. (Casey students will attend classes at Platt Middle School during the 18-month construction project.) The $31 million project is part of the $296.8 million bond program that was approved by Boulder Valley voters in November 2006 for facility improvements throughout Boulder Valley School Districts.

The Casey neighborhood is in north Boulder, near the Boulder Old Town, Mapleton, Downtown, Newlands, Melody Heights, and other Boulder neighborhoods.

Below is some (very) short video of the construction. Note the giant girders holding up the walls while construction crews work behind them.

Boulder’s Casey Middle School Construction from CO Homefinder on Vimeo.

Casey Middle School Construction 2 from CO Homefinder on Vimeo.