Studebaker Elementary breaks ground on new classrooms in Des Moines, tell me about this news today

Des Moines Public Schools officially held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new classroom addition at Studebaker Elementary School on the south side of Des Moines.

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Key details from the announcement:

• Six New Classrooms: The expansion adds six dedicated classrooms to support Studebaker students (the “Studebaker Lions”) and staff, addressing capacity and giving the school more room for collaboration.

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• Funding Source: Construction is funded through Iowa’s statewide Secure an Advanced Vision for Education (SAVE) sales tax program.

• District Leadership & Student Involvement: Superintendent Matt Smith and Project Manager Dr. Bekah Harris led the event alongside school leaders, families, and neighborhood members. Studebaker students took part in the ceremonial digging to mark the construction milestone.

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• “Reimagining Education” Vision: District officials framed the addition as a kept promise to the neighborhood and part of the district’s broader initiative to upgrade facility standards and provide modern learning environments from elementary school through graduation.

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