CLINTONVILLE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) – The Clintonville Public School District is showing off phase one of its $37 million project.
The two-phase project is funded by a referendum passed in November of 2020.
Phase one included the addition of a new middle school and agricultural sciences building to the high school as well as the addition of a fitness and weight room to the existing recreational center. It also involved remodeling the existing technology education and welding spaces and expanded an independent living classroom for students with special needs.
The second phase is focused on demoing the previous middle school building to turn it into an elementary school. As a result, all of the schools will be on the northside of town.
The original plan was just to build a new elementary school, according to Clintonville School District Superintendent Troy Kuhn.
Kuhn explained that the initial plan didn’t make sense financially, and the district decided to “expand and consolidate.”
He says the district aims to share spaces — like the cafeteria, gymnasium and technology education spaces — so they don’t duplicate the need and, consequently, the cost.
Kohn said some referendum money also funded additional security cameras and additional doorway security.
Phase two is expected to be completed next fall.
