Report Details History and Provides Update on Anderson High School Pool
Report Details History and Provides Update on Anderson High School Pool
At a Board of Education Regular Meeting on June 2, 2026, which was conducted as a public work session of the Board, a report on the history and current status of the Anderson High School pool was presented and discussed. This is the latest in continuing discussions and conversations regarding the pool facility that the Board has engaged in this year.
The Board of Education has placed a focus on learning more about the Anderson pool and listening to community members about the facility. The pool was discussed at the February Board of Education Regular Meeting and the board president and vice president toured the facility with community members in March. At the Regular Meeting on May 20, 2026, the Board received a formal update on the pool that included detailed information about the pool’s history, current conditions and costs associated with potential scenarios for the facility.
The FHSD Business Operations and Communications Departments compiled a formal report that includes additional information, historical documents and other details for the Board to review at the June 2 meeting. You can access this full report by clicking here.
Below you will find the report’s executive summary that provides a brief overview of the document, but the district encourages you to read the full report to gain a better understanding of the full scope of information. The Board stated during the June 2 meeting that it expects to continue discussing the pool at its next Regular Meeting on June 29, 2026.
Resources and Links
- Anderson High School Pool Facility Report (Presented June 2, 2026)
- Watch: Presentation to the Board of Education (May 20, 2026)
- Board Meeting Recap for May 2026
Anderson HS Pool Facility Report - Executive Summary
This Pool Facility Report offers a detailed overview of the recent history of the Anderson High School aquatic facility. This includes a timeline of events after the pool was closed due to significant water loss in early 2019, historical context regarding efforts to investigate possible causes of the leak and what a repair process would entail, up-to-date cost estimates for different renovation or replacement scenarios, a look at the current FHSD aquatic programs, and items to consider throughout the decision making process.
Since the pool closure in 2019, the district has worked with outside pool construction and architectural design companies to conduct a comprehensive review of the Anderson pool facility. In addition to the water loss that prompted the pool to be closed, other challenges with the current pool space include a non-compliant diving well, systems and equipment past the end of their useful life, and pool and deck drainage issues. These issues were confirmed through several site visits for visual investigations, geophysical exploration with ground penetrating radar, site utility examinations, review and comparison of third-party evaluations and analysis of available structural drawings.
Current cost estimates to renovate or replace the existing pool in its current location are significant, ranging from $4.5 million to $9.5 million. The cost to build a new, stand-alone aquatic facility on campus is estimated to be $11.1 million to $12.3 million. An alternative option to remove the pool and demolish the bleachers is estimated between $712,000 and $787,000.
Throughout the process to explore solutions to these issues at the Anderson pool facility, different district administrators and board members have prioritized a forward-looking approach that seeks creative funding solutions and takes into consideration the best interests of students and the community at large. At the present time, the swim and dive teams at Anderson High School, Turpin High School and Nagel Middle School currently share the pool facility on Turpin’s campus. This shared use has been in place since the 2019-2020 swim and dive season, and modifications have been made to the facility to include branding and colors that represent all three schools.
A decision regarding the long-term future of the Anderson pool facility will naturally need to consider the age and lifespan of the Turpin facility, which is nearing 50 years old, as it serves as the district’s only aquatic facility at this time. Other factors to take into account include the potential cost of the project, sources of funding for construction and ongoing operations, availability of any external partnerships or community projects, and how to support the best interests of students and the broader community.
