The Republic School District approved a no-tax-rate-increase bond issue on April 8, 2025, to fund several major facility improvements that address growth and enhance safety. Construction is well underway.
One of the largest projects included in the bond is the construction of a new indoor activities facility behind Republic High School. The building will feature eight to nine dedicated classroom spaces designed to support various activities and athletic programs, along with additional flexible classrooms to extend current instructional offerings.
“I think we’ve set up our high school to be successful for quite a few years,” said Republic Superintendent Dr. Matt Pearce. “Right now, we started the school year this year with around 1,600 students, so you know, we’re going to be able to grow to 1,7(00), 1,8(00),1,900 students with this expansion that we’ve got.”…