Community invited to GMG Secondary School groundbreaking set for Monday, Aug. 24
PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER Contractors work on the east side of GMG’s campus in Garwin earlier this month to prepare the site for construction of a new secondary addition funded by a $12.3 million bond referendum. As part of a February board meeting, Garling Construction, Inc. was awarded the general trades contract for the project.
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PHOTO BY RUBY F. MCALLISTER Contractors work on the east side of GMG’s campus in Garwin earlier this month to prepare the site for construction of a new secondary addition funded by a $12.3 million bond referendum. As part of a February board meeting, Garling Construction, Inc. was awarded the general trades contract for the project.
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GARWIN - The Green Mountain-Garwin Community School District invites students, families, alumni, staff, and community members to celebrate an exciting milestone as we officially break ground on the future of our Secondary School next week.
The groundbreaking ceremony will take place on the first day of the 2026-27 school year, Monday, Aug. 24, from 8:15 to 9 a.m. at the Secondary School located at 306 Park Street in Garwin. Please allow adequate time to park safely and gather for the ceremony.
This special event marks the beginning of a transformational construction project that will preserve the legacy of GMG while creating efficient and safe learning spaces for generations of Wolverines to utilize. The ceremony will include welcoming remarks from district administrators, an opportunity to hear community reflections, the official groundbreaking, and a closing with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commemorative t-shirts
GMG groundbreaking t-shirts are currently available for purchase online to celebrate this once-in-a-generation event. Shirts will be available for shipping, pick-up in Marshalltown at Happily Ever Crafted-In Stitches, or sent home with your student.
The ordering window runs through Friday, Sept. 4. To place an order or for more information, visit www.institchesia.com/gmg.