ATHENS — Limestone County is the fastest growing in the state and its schools are nearly busting at the seams.
To help meet the educational demands that are coming, Limestone County Schools broke ground Wednesday on an expansion of the Limestone County Career Technical Center.
This $12 million project will consist of adding 11 classrooms, additional restrooms, expanding the auditorium/meeting room, a front entrance, and office space.
In the fall 2013, the Career Technical Center saw a then-record enrollment of 545 students. The demand has been steadily growing since, and this fall enrollment is expected to hit 1,200.
“Our board is very proactive and wants to continue to improve things in Limestone County,” Limestone County Schools Superintendent Dr. Randy Shearouse said. “One way we’re doing that is by adding on here at Career Tech so that we can accommodate more students in the future.”
In addition to the building upgrades, Shearouse said the board is also looking at adding programs such as aviation. A health science teacher is being added, too.
Renovations are expected to take about 18-24 months.
