Transforming the Jones Courtyard - one brick at a time!
Thank you so much for your generous support of the Jones Courtyard Transformation Project! We’re excited to share an update with you.
First, the good news: the engraved bricks are ready and look fantastic! We can’t wait for you to see them in place. As with many large projects, we’ve encountered a few unexpected delays—particularly in securing CPS-approved vendors, which has taken longer than anticipated. However, please be assured that progress is being made behind the scenes, and the project remains very much underway. Our goal is to begin part of the installation before winter sets in, with completion planned for the spring.
If you have any questions or would like more information, feel free to email us at chair@friendsofjones.org. Thank you again for helping us bring this vision to life—we couldn’t do it without you!
Hear from the Jones Community on why this project is important
Plans to improve the courtyard include:
- remove the gravel and replace with pavers
- include greenery to liven up the space
- add color by having a painted mural
- make seating options available for students to study, eat and socialize
- add lighting to modernize the courtyard

Renderings of what the courtyard could look like with your help...


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