FONTANA, CA – Fontana Unified School District (FUSD) is continuing the demolition of Fontana Middle School’s L Building — part of a larger campus modernization project funded by Measure C — with safety protocols in place to protect students, staff, and the community.

Demolition of Fontana Middle School’s L Building began in June as part of a project to replace the structure with a new two-story building relocated to another part of campus. All abatement processes were completed in December 2024 under the supervision of certified specialists, and the District has followed all state regulations and safety protocols to ensure proper handling of materials throughout the process.

During the demolition process, crews identified pipes within the walls that were wrapped in a material requiring specialized removal. Work stopped immediately, and the District began working with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) for approval to proceed.

Since that time, the site has remained fully contained, tarped, and fenced off to prevent disturbance and ensure safety. Out of an abundance of caution, the District began weekly testing to confirm the school site remains safe for students, staff, and the broader community. Environmental testing has confirmed that there is no health risk under current conditions.

On Aug. 13, AQMD granted approval for the removal of the rubble and the continuation of the L Building demolition. This work will resume as soon as possible and will be conducted during non-school hours to minimize disruption to the school community.

“While we couldn’t have predicted these delays, our top priority throughout this entire project is the safety of our students, staff, and community,” Superintendent Miki R. Inbody said. “We appreciate our community’s patience as we work through these unexpected setbacks, and we remain committed to completing this project as efficiently and responsibly as possible.”

Fontana Middle School is the oldest school still in use in Fontana Unified after first opening as Fontana Junior High School in September 1928. The school’s L Building project is funded by Fontana Unified’s Measure C bond, which passed in November 2006.

The District will continue to provide updates on construction progress as work advances toward the completion of this modernization project.

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FUSD_DEMOLITION: Fontana Middle School’s L Building will be demolished and replaced as part of a phased modernization project funded by Measure C to enhance campus safety and accessibility.