COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — Colorado Springs School District 11 (D11) has announced that it's celebrating the groundbreaking of Jenkins Middle School's new academic wing on Thursday.
The construction of the wing comes after the school closed in January due to structural issues.
The school was required to close for the remainder of the school year, but welcomed sixth and seventh graders back to school in August, with more work to be done.
Construction of the new wing is projected to be complete by August 2026.
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Big Changes in Monument - Beloved Brewery Gets New Name but Keeps Classic Beers
Goat Patch completes its acquisition of Monument's Pikes Peak Brewing Company with a January rebrand to Goat Patch Brewing Monument. The popular Elephant Rock and Gold beers will continue production, joining two existing Goat Patch locations in Colorado Springs.
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