Hirsch High School Pool Back Open For Students, Community

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Starting today, a South Side high school has a new place to learn, reports WBBM's Terry Keshner.

The pool at Hirsch High School at 7740 S. Ingleside Ave. has been dormant for 10 years but now thanks to a partnership with the Chicago Park District, it is back open.

"Open pool here at Hirsch High so it's very exciting," said principal Larry Varn. "It's something that coming on board I wanted to do for our community as well as for our students so I'm excited to see this dream come to reality."

The pool is not just for Hirsch students, the community will also have access to the pool after school and on weekends.