Arroyo Grande high school of the Lucia Mar unified school district has seen multiple classrooms added this summer. A new culinary arts program, 13 new classrooms, and a cosmetology program. The culinary arts classroom is still under construction, expected to be completed in the next four months, and is being funded by a 2016 bond and state grant.
The culinary arts classroom has cost 4.2 million dollars. Students will not only learn how to prepare food, but will also be able to serve food in their covered outdoor seating area. Arroyo Grande high school will also house a new cosmetology program with 25 hair-cutting stations and five hair-washing bowls. Students’ hours can count towards certification once it is state-approved. The cosmetology facility is expected to be ready in two weeks.