Beggs, Oklahoma Awaits Dome Inflation

Beggs ISD ready to construct new classrooms and events center

November 17, 2004

by Kris Garrison
rendering by Architect Michael McCoy

After receiving a Monolithic Dome School packet via snail mail, Marsha Norman, Superintendent of Beggs ISD in Beggs, Oklahoma gathered a few school board members and their architect and headed to Italy, Texas to discuss building options with David South and tour nearby Monolithic Dome gymnasiums and homes.

Since visiting, Beggs ISD has traded in plans for a metal school building for a Monolithic Dome -- not just one dome, but two. The 112' diameter dome, on a 12' foot Orion wall, will provide 9 additional classrooms, offices and a student commons area. The classroom dome will be ready for inflation at the end of November 2004.

The 160' diameter gymnasium/event center will be built on a 24' Orion wall. It will provide seating for 1800 spectators and an additional 300-400 temporary seats on the floor when needed. Norman said, "Our present facility is not handicap accessible and that's why we really needed to get something new."

The Beggs ISD encompasses 171 square miles and services 1100 students -- Pre-K through 12th grade. The Beggs community has a population of only 1300, so the school district covers an extensive rural area.

According to Norman, "Everyone is extremely excited about the project. I am not sure the kids really know what's going on yet, but the adults in the district are very excited."

Dome Technology of Idaho Falls, Idaho are the designated builders for the Beggs ISD project. The classroom dome will be complete in August 2005 and the gymnasium/event center will be ready for the 2005 basketball season.

This project is designed by architect Mike McCoy. More photos will be featured on our website as the project progresses.

Beggs, Oklahoma Awaits Dome Inflation

Beggs ISD ready to construct new classrooms and events center

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