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Williamston Schools: Bond Updates, Big Wins, and Snow Day Decisions

Williamston Schools: Bond Updates, Big Wins, and Snow Day Decisions

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 If you're looking for an inside scoop on what's happening in Williamston Community Schools, the latest episode of the Hornet Hive podcast is a must-listen! Hosted by Dr. Christopher Lewis, this episode welcomes back Dr. Adam Spina, Superintendent of Schools, for an engaging update on the district's exciting initiatives, ongoing projects, and recent recognitions. The conversation opens with gratitude for the community's support of the bond initiative, which will positively impact students for generations to come. Dr. Spina shares detailed updates on the progress of these bond-funded projects, including the flagship investment: building a new Explorer Elementary School. Listeners learn about the posted schematics, new renderings, and changes such as a safer, more efficient traffic pattern for school drop-offs and pick-ups. Construction is set to begin in March, with the goal of opening the new building by August 2027. These improvements are all about creating better, safer spaces for students and staff. Beyond the elementary school upgrade, Dr. Spina discusses additional projects like the new HVAC system installation at the community pool (slated for May–July 2026) and repaving the high school parking lot. The team is committed to clear communication, promising monthly bond updates on the district website and direct notifications to impacted community members. The podcast also celebrates the district's academic achievements. The high school was named to the AP Honor Roll for the seventh time and continues to excel on AP exams, reflecting the hard work of both students and teachers. The accolades don't stop there—Williamston High School, Middle School, and Explorer Elementary recently appeared on U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Schools, highlighting the district's dedication to quality education. No episode dealing with Michigan schools would be complete without touching on snow days! Dr. Spina describes the careful, safety-first approach used to evaluate weather conditions and the real-world balancing act of school closures, emphasizing communication and student well-being. This episode is not just an update—it's a celebration of progress, achievement, and community spirit. Whether you're a parent, student, or resident, the Hornet Hive is your direct line to what's happening in Williamston schools. Tune in and stay connected to the heart of your educational community! TRANSCRIPT Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:00:20]: Welcome back to the Hornet Hive. I'm your host, Dr. Christopher Lewis, one of the members of the Williamston Community Schools Board of Education. Really excited to have you back again this week. And, and this week we are bringing back Dr. Adam Spina, our superintendent of Schools for the Williamston Community Schools. Give us a little bit of an update about what is happening in the district because there's a lot of things happening since last we talked and we wanted to bring you up to speed. Dr. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:00:45]: Spina, thanks so much for being here today. Dr. Adam Spina [00:00:47]: Thank you, Chris. I think right now as we're recording this, we just wrapped up a successful first semester and looking forward to finishing the year strong during the second half of this thing. So appreciate the time to share some more nuanced details about what's going on at wcs. Dr. Christopher Lewis [00:01:01]: You know, and talking about nuance at the board level, we've been having a lot of conversations lately about the bond and the projects that we're doing, and there's a lot of things happening and, and I know you've been sending some emails out, but I thought it would be good to have you give a little bit of an update on where we are with the bond and some of the big projects that are coming and. And some of the other things that are happening with the bond right now. Dr. Adam Spina [00:01:22]: Well, first and foremost, we remain extremely grateful to the community for the overwhelming support of the bond initiative and the projects that it will support for our students over several generations, many generations, we hope. And so we're trying to do our best to keep everyone updated in terms of what's going on. Anytime you have a community invest that much money in the schools, we want to make sure that everybody has readily accessible information. And so just a reminder to anybody listening, we post bond updates monthly on the district website. There's a box right at the top of the homepage for bond updates, and that'll give you information on the timeline, the overall scale, the project and scope in terms of what's being accomplished, and then photos and updates on a monthly basis in terms of what's been done. So, moving through December December into the new Year, the planning phase of some of the major projects has been completed and we were able to take final bids and proposals to the Board of Education for approval. And most notably, that includes what I call the flagship ...
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