Story By Mary Bailey

Thursday evening the community came together to celebrate a ribbon cutting for the new Central Pre-K.

The 5,700 square foot facility includes a sensory room, dining area, meeting rooms for parents, a large outdoor space for play, and a built-in storm shelter.

The $5 million dollar project took almost two years to complete. 

 “This program has been a part of our district for many years, and due to limited space, has moved seven times. We are excited that both staff and students now have a dedicated facility. One that has been carefully designed with input from the staff to address the unique needs of their classrooms. We finally have a facility reflective of the educational excellence the staff provides to our children in this program. Our continued goal is to ensure that every child has the best opportunity for a smooth and successful transition to kindergarten,” said Marshall County Superintendent Dr. Cindy Wigley. “This state-of-the-art space includes two classrooms, a sensory room, a cafeteria, a playground and a storm shelter, ensuring both typical children and children with disabilities have access to the support and resources they need to thrive in the safest environment possible. With comprehensive related services, including speech, occupational, and physical therapy, we are committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing and engaging learning environment. This new facility represents our dedication to early intervention, growth and success for every child we serve.”

Deputy Superintendent Dr. Annie Spike thanked Dr. Wigley for her dedication to the new facility. 

“We are incredibly grateful to Superintendent Dr. Cindy Wigley for her vision and dedication in making the new Central Pre-K a reality. This wonderful space will provide our youngest learners with the support and resources they need to explore, develop and succeed,” said Dr. Spike.

The first day back for students in the Marshall County School District was on Friday.