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Middle School Addition Progress

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Work continues on the Middle School addition despite cold temperatures and wind. On the northwest side of the campus the new addition recently received trusses giving a better feel of the final size and shape of the new wing. To the northeast side earth movers have dramatically reshaped the land to provide space required rainwater runoff.

You can read more about about the construction of the addition at:
Additions Underway DPGazette.com/0np6
Middle School Renovation Plans Underway DPGazette.com/nt22n

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