Shawano Community High School Celebrates Improvements with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony


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(Appleton, Wis.) – Shawano community members gathered with students, their families, and
representatives from the Shawano School District and Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate improvements to Shawano Community High School, followed by an open house. The ceremony
featured remarks from both Superintendent Kurt Krizan and School Board President Christine McKinnies.

Updates include renovated collaboration spaces, added security to open areas, addition of more
room for high school programming, and more. The project is a part of the Shawano School District Referendum that was approved in November 2024.

Shawano Community High School Celebrates Improvements with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

"We are grateful for our partnership with Hoffman”

Kurt Krizan

Superintendent

“These new upgrades to our high school are monumental in ensuring that our students have the educational and athletic opportunities and facilities they deserve,” Krizan said. “We are grateful for our partnership with Hoffman and are excited to see our students excel in these new spaces.”

Officials from the school district were also presented with a dedication plaque from Hoffman during the ceremony, celebrating the District commitment to their students and improving their education and athletic experience.

“The true measure of any school project is the impact it will have on students and staff, and  we’re excited to see how these improvements begin serving the Shawano School District,” said Jody Andres, Hoffman K-12 Market Leader and Senior Project Architect. “Hoffman is grateful for the trust the District placed in us, and we’re proud to be their partner as they strive to enhance the opportunities for their students.”

A final ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for the high school’s auditorium enhancements will be held in October.