Pella Christian Grade School held a groundbreaking ceremony for their expansion and renovation project this morning.

Students, staff, administrators, board members, and many from the Pella Christian community celebrated the project with music, prayer, and speeches prior to a balloon release and breaking ground.

Almost $10 million of the $13.5 million project has been raised by more than 500 donors to expand by 47,000 square feet and add 15 classrooms, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, a new kitchen space, and updates to the interior of the school. Lang Construction of Des Moines will be tasked with completing the expansion, which is scheduled for completion by the end of the 2017-18 school year. The renovation phase will follow in the summer of 2018.

Fundraising is still ongoing for Pella Christian Grade School’s expansion, click here to contribute.