Photos of Union Grove HS referendum work progressing
Referendum-funded building renovations at Union Grove HS are scheduled to be done before the start of the 2026-27 school year.
Construction work
Construction employees work June 30 on improvements to Union Grove High School. Building renovations are scheduled to be done before the start of the 2026-27 school year on Sept. 1.
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Union Grove High School Superintendent Tom Johnson, left, and Simon Schuessler, JP Cullen site engineer, check referendum-funded construction progress on June 30. There are 90 to 100 construction employees working daily at the school this summer, according to Schuessler.
Construction work
Construction employees work June 30 to renovate part of Union Grove High School, 3433 S. Colony Ave. Renovating the building with referendum money will cost about $22.5 million, and exterior work will cost about $12.4 million.
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Referendum-funded work began last year at Union Grove High School. Building renovations are scheduled to be done before the start of the 2026-27 school year on Sept. 1.
Construction work
A $34.9 million capital referendum passed in 2024 is intended to make Union Grove High School more safe, spacious and accessible.
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Union Grove High School Superintendent Tom Johnson looks June 30 at a room renovation funded by a referendum. Voters approved a $34.9 million capital referendum in 2024 intended to make the high school more safe, spacious and accessible.
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Wide view
As part of Union Grove High School renovations funded by a $34.9 million referendum, there will be a new student entrance on the south end of the building.
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The firm JP Cullen is handling referendum-funded construction work at Union Grove High School.
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There are 90-100 construction employees working daily at Union Grove High School this summer to finish referendum-funded building renovations by Sept. 1, according to Simon Schuessler, JP Cullen site engineer.
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Work to improve Union Grove High School is funded by a $34.9 million capital referendum and is intended to make the high school more safe, spacious and accessible.
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Referendum-funded work began last year at Union Grove High School. Building renovations are scheduled to be done before the start of the 2026-27 school year on Sept. 1.
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Connecting Union Grove High School to a nearby agricultural building is one of many improvements funded by a $34.9 million capital referendum. Near the connector, there also will be a new entrance for visitors and staff.

