Construction crews placed the final steel beam atop Elementary School 51 this afternoon, marking the moment Sterling Ranch’s first Douglas County School District school reached its full height. Following a construction tradition, the beam was signed by participants before a crane lifted it into place.
“It is so special to watch our community unite around our new school. We’re building a foundation grounded in care, deep relationships, and high standards,” said Julie Crawford, principal for the new school. “More than just a building, our school will serve as a community anchor where every student feels safe, seen, and inspired to succeed.”
“Families are moving to Sterling Ranch because of how safe Douglas County is and because of the incredible School District and charter schools within Douglas County. We always envisioned that kids within Sterling Ranch would one day walk to school, and today’s milestone along with John Adams Academy’s first day of school means that has become a reality,” said Brock Smethills, president at Sterling Ranch Development Company. “A big thank you to the voters who approved the bond, the district that carried it forward, and the crews out here today. Our job was to plan a community where parents could walk their kids to school, and it is a good day when that dream comes to fruition.”…