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  • Guest Column: Providing an update on the LRHS Modernization Project

    Don Vanderholm, Lind-Ritzville Schools Superintendent|Updated Aug 1, 2019

    The high school project is moving forward with no foreseeable delays in starting school. Landscaping and other work will likely continue after school picks up again, but interior work should be finished with no impact on the back-to-school timeline. In fact, the installation of new furnishings is set to begin August 12. That’s right, new furnishings! We were able to secure State funding that covers nearly all (87%) of the costs. Like any major project there have been a number of “unforeseeable” issues which have eaten away...

  • SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTARY: LRHS construction information

    Superintendent Don Vanderholm, Lind-Ritzville Cooperative Schools|Updated Sep 27, 2018

    To all of our dear Ritzville Citizens, We appreciate the many ways in which you support our schools, and are especially grateful for the exceptional support involving our capitol projects and the high school renovation. While our facilities personnel did an amazing job of readying the building for construction, we find ourselves waiting for the State of Washington to complete required paperwork so we can get the ball rolling. As soon as that happens the removal of asbestos will begin, followed by the required demolition. We...