March 3, 2026
LA GRANGE — Metcon celebrated the topping out of the new new E.B. Frink Middle School on Tuesday, March 3,marking a major construction milestone, as officials and community partners signed and watched the placement of the building’s main beam.
Superintendent Brent Williams called the moment an “important milestone step” in a long project built through partnerships among LCPS, Lenoir County commissioners, the Town of La Grange, state leaders and the project’s design and construction teams.“This school represents what our students and our community deserve,” Williams said, calling for “the very best” learning environment and facilities. He noted the new campus is rising near an aging school building where teaching and learning continue daily.
The significance of a topping out in construction dates back to 700AD and originated in Scandinavia. Today it still marks a milestone in construction and celebrates team work, safety, skilled laborers, and community.
Designed by SfL+a architects, the new middle schools replaces the existing school with a state of the art educational environment for students in Lenior County. Metcon project manager David Jackson thanked LCPS leaders and partners and recognized the on-site construction team, calling it a privilege to build the new campus.
The program ended with attendees signing the beam that will remain part of the building long after construction is complete.
For more information about PK-12 School Construction, please contact Angela Carter, VP Business Development, Marketing, and Community Partnerships. acarter@metconus.com
