School district, public health look to keep kids safe and in class
By Eileen Persike
Editor
The new school year is approaching and school districts and public health officials are once again grappling with how to manage COVID-19 and keep students in school.
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The whole project should be finished in just under four months – in time for the start of next school year.
School Superintendent Eric Burke says the addition has been needed for some time.
“It’s my first year as superintendent,” he said. “One of the first things I looked at was a facilities study going back to 2014. At that time, they were calling for a larger school here because of class sizes and enrollment. Enrollment has stayed pretty steady here through those years and we’re projecting even more in the future, so it was time.”
The $4.5 million project is funded through the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund.
Star Journal Donors, staff, school board celebrate Rhinelander Dome Share:
Dr. Lee Swank cut the ribbon to officially open the Hodag Dome to the public. He is surrounded by Rhinelander chamber ambassadors, school board members, donors, and school district staff.
By Eileen Persike
Editor
What started with the largest private donation to the Hodag Schools Foundation (HSF) in 2018, was celebrated today as a game-changing addition to the School District of Rhinelander and the community.
Retired physician Dr. Lee Swank pledged $500,000 to a project that would allow Rhinelander athletes to practice indoors
Hodag Schools Foundation president David Heck addressed those in attendance.