Community members, school district representatives, and students attended a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, for the Shawano School District to kick off improvements to Hillcrest Primary School, Olga Brener Intermediate School, and Shawano Community Middle School.
The ceremony featured remarks from Superintendent Kurt Krizan, School Board Member Mike Musolff, and Jody Andres, Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc.’s K-12 Market Leader. The Shawano Middle School Band performed and students from the Shawano Hawks News Nest emceed the event.
The Shawano School District Referendum and its projects represent a significant milestone for the schools and the Shawano community. As part of the recently approved $51.2 million referendum for renovations and upgrades, these projects include improvements to academic buildings including a roof, heating and cooling systems, lighting, and electrical panels. Indoor and outdoor athletic spaces will also receive attention, and concrete will be repaired. Once complete, these projects will:
The District is partnering with Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. for the referendum projects at all four of the District’s campuses, including Shawano Community High School, which will have its own groundbreaking ceremony later this summer.
Media note: Photos of the event are attached for your use.
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