INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis high school is getting a makeover, thanks to local volunteers.
Group 1001 employees – along with the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation – are working together on a two-day volunteer project to renovate Arsenal Tech High School, located at 1500 E. Michigan St.
The renovations include improvements to the school's fitness spaces, athletic trainer's room, meeting and media room, and the culinary arts wing.
Darren Thomas, director of athletics for IPS, told 13News that Tech has a rich history, but these improvements were sorely needed – and not just for athletics.
"When you think about fitness, preparation for athletics, the weight room is a key component to that and beyond athletics for our wellness program," Thomas said. "We want to have a good weight room for kids to have weight training classes, even if they're not in sports."
The school plans to let student leaders and coaches check out the updated spaces Thursday, and possibly even get some training.
The Arsenal Tech renovation project kicks off Group 1001's new community service program – 1001 Hours of Impact. The initiative empowers employees to give back to their communities across the country, resulting in 1001 hours of volunteer support.
Arsenal Tech is a part of the largest school district in Indiana, Indianapolis Public Schools, with around 31,000 students.