Shawano School District Breaks Ground on District-Wide Facilities Improvements

(Appleton, Wis) – Community members, school district representatives, and students attended a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, for the Shawano School District to kick off improvements to Hillcrest Primary School, Olga Brener Intermediate School, and Shawano Community Middle School.

The ceremony featured remarks from Superintendent Kurt Krizan, School Board Member Mike Musolff, and Jody Andres, Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc.’s K-12 Market Leader. The Shawano Middle School Band performed and students from the Shawano Hawks News Nest emceed the event.

The Shawano School District Referendum and its projects represent a significant milestone for the schools and the Shawano community.

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“This is a momentous day for our District and our community, one that has been made possible through your support, your trust, and your shared vision for the future of our schools.”

Kurt Krizan

Superintendent, Shawano School District

As part of the recently approved $51.2 million referendum for renovations and upgrades, these projects include improvements to academic buildings including a roof, heating and cooling systems, lighting, and electrical panels. Indoor and outdoor athletic spaces will also receive attention, and concrete will be repaired. Once complete, these projects will:

Improve usability and accessibility of indoor spaces and a playground at Hillcrest Primary School
Address high-priority renovation projects, reconfigure/remodel space, and provide soundproofing for classrooms in high-traffic areas at Olga Brener Intermediate School
Complete critical roof repairs at Shawano Community Middle School

The District is partnering with Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction, Inc. for the referendum projects at all four of the District’s campuses, including Shawano Community High School, which will have its own groundbreaking ceremony later this summer.

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