On December 14, a ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony was held at Chapin High School. While largely ceremonial, the Chapin community looked forward to the event for many months. Parents, students, teachers, staff, and community leaders attended the celebration.
A construction contract was recently awarded that will add new classrooms, increase the school’s capacity to 1,700 students, and modernize and expand other existing spaces. In addition, changes will be made on the school campus that will improve parking and traffic flow.
Principal Akil Ross said, "In 1924, Chapin High opened. In 1970, it moved to its current site. Today marks the beginning of a new chapter in the proud history of Chapin High School."
Superintendent Stephen Hefner compared the event to the 1969 moon landing. He said, "Today represents but a small step, even for Chapin High, but a giant step for students that will benefit from these improvements for generations to come."
School board members, administration and school leaders break ground at Chapin High. More pictures of the event can be found on the district Facebook page.
