Sheldon, Iowa — A groundbreaking ceremony for the work to be done at Sheldon High School has been planned for the first week of August.
Sheldon Community School District Voters approved a 19-million-dollar bond issue in November for an addition and renovation project at Sheldon High School. School officials say the total project cost is $32.9 million and $19.16 million would come from the General Obligation (G.O.) Bond. District SAVE (statewide sales tax) funds are to be used to pay the remaining amount.
The project will include 35,000 square feet of additional space and 70,000 square feet of renovation. Both the north (front) and east entrances will be secure entrances when the project is done.
The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Monday, August 5th, at 11:00 a.m. on the southwest lawn of the high school. Light refreshments will be served, and everyone is welcome.
School officials say they hope the project is completely finished — with students ready to start the 2026-27 school year. Of course, the construction will have to be worked around for the upcoming 2024-25 and the 2025-26 school years.
