Saturday, August 31, 2019

Groundbreaking held at Sunshine Elementary School

(From Springfield Public Schools)

Every Sunshine Elementary School student watched history in the making on Aug. 29.

Next to the playground, the school hosted a Groundbreaking Ceremony. The 155-year-old school will receive a major renovation, as well as an addition, throughout the 2019-2020 school year.

Sunshine principal Dr. Tracy Daniels shared the school's history with more than 100 groundbreaking attendees. Sunshine was born to the Springfield community in 1864, beginning as a one-room schoolhouse down the street from its current location. Over the decades, the school was annexed into Springfield School district, as well as an expansion in the 1950s, 90s, with air conditioning arriving to the facility in 2012, she said.








"Fast forward to today, the community of Springfield has voted to help bring Sunshine up to speed structurally in the hope that our school can last another 155 years," said Dr. Daniels.

Superintendent John Jungmann began the groundbreaking ceremony with welcoming the Portland Elementary School community. Portland students will join the Sunshine family upon the completion of the addition in the 2020-2021 school year. The current Portland site will serve as the new home of Jarrett Middle School, scheduled to open in 2022.

"A project like this can't happen without the cooperation and flexibility of everyone," said Dr. Jungmann. "We thank you in advance for your patience and adaptability as we continue normal school operations while this construction project evolves over the next 12 months."

School board president Tim Rosenbury shared his thanks to the Springfield community for approving Proposition S, which provided funds for the $13.89 million expansion and renovation.

Also recognized at the groundbreaking were distinguished professionals on the Sunshine Elementary School project team:

Architects are H Design, represented by Brent Stevens, K.J. Romine, Brandon Smith and Brad Samuels; and Hollis & Miller, represented by Philip Korthanke and Michelle Landvick.

General Contractor is Carson Mitchell, represented by Jason Carson, Chris Carson, Brian Watson and Daniel Essary.

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering is provided by CJD Engineering, represented by Chris Bozarth

Civil Engineering is provided by Olsson, represented by Jared Rasmussen, Jane Airnheart and Will Hooee.

Testing and materials services are provided by Palmerton & Parrish, represented by Mike Foley.


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