SHAWANO, Wis. (WFRV) – It was a big day for the Shawano School District as officials broke ground Tuesday on major educational and athletic facility upgrades funded by a voter-approved referendum.
In November 2024, voters passed a $51.23 million capital referendum to support improvements across the district.
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Athletic facility upgrades include new bleachers to replace deteriorated ones that have already been removed, as well as the creation of a high school track and field area. Currently, the middle school track cannot be used for competitions, meaning events will now be able to be hosted at Shawano Community High School.
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The district will also move its football and soccer field, installing a new artificial turf field, adding concession stands and an entry plaza, and relocating field lighting rather than replacing it.
On the education side, plans include remodeling high-demand and high-use spaces, expanding the high school weight room, and improving and enlarging equipment storage for physical education programs.
