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West Salem elementary gym addition opens as referendum projects near completion
What happened
Board members attended the August 26, 2026 ribbon cutting for the West Salem Elementary gym addition. Construction updates continued at each meeting for the high school career and technical education and fitness center addition.
Why it matters to families
Voters approved $28 million in November 2024 for these projects. The new spaces change what students can use.
The evidence
The district's referendum page describes the $28 million capital question; the August 2026 notice announces the ribbon cutting; October 12 minutes report construction progress on the high school project.
The source
Elementary School Gym Addition Ribbon Cutting noticeSee the full record for West Salem School District.
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