New Academy For 9th Graders Opens Aug. 13

The Central Community School System’s new 9th Grade Academy will open next Thursday, Aug. 13 on the campus of Central High School.

The new facility has 14 classrooms, four science labs, and two technology labs in 35,000 square feet. It has a capacity for 360 students. The new facility was financed with a bond issue approved by Central voters.

Brandon Lagroue and Brian Hargroder will have administrative responsibilities at the academy.

The new 9th Grade Academy at Central High School will open this Thursday, Aug. 13.  The new school within a school is designed to help students transition from middle school to high school.

The new facility has 14 classrooms, four science labs, and two technology labs.  The building has a total of 33,000 square feet.

The school will have the capacity to serve 360 9th grade students.

At left, Central High principal David Prescott, Louise Rauls, school board president Ruby Foil, 9th grader Camille Provost, and Supt. Mike Faulk.