Westfield Washington Schools will hold a public groundbreaking ceremony to mark the official start of Destination Westfield, the school district’s forward-looking plan to continue offering an excellent academic experience while keeping pace with the growth that comes from being the top destination community in the state.
The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9 at Carey Ridge Elementary School, 16231 Carey Road.
The expansion project at Carey Ridge Elementary School will create more space for the district’s cross-categorical special education program, which allows students with different areas of abilities to be educated in a group environment and receive varied systems of support for instruction.
Scheduled speakers include Superintendent Dr. Paul Kaiser, School Board President Bill Anderson, Carey Ridge Elementary School Principal Andy Hilton, and Director of Special Education & Student Services Dr. Chase Stinson.
This expansion project is part of a larger plan for the Westfield Washington school system. The plan includes:
- Building a new, seventh elementary school at 171st Street and Towne Road
- Building a new, second middle school at State Road 32 and Centennial Road
- Keeping fifth grade in elementary schools
- Moving sixth grade to middle school
- Turning the Westfield Intermediate School building into the eighth elementary school
- Renovating or rebuilding Shamrock Springs Elementary School
Click here to learn more about Destination Westfield.