Pella Christian Grade School is holding a groundbreaking ceremony for their expansion and renovation this morning.

Head of Schools David Te Grotenhuis says construction crews are ready to begin work on the bulk of the school’s overall $13.5 million project. The next stage is what Te Grotenhuis says is the bulk of the expansion project. Pella Christian’s building project committee selected Lang Construction from eight other contractors as part of the process.

“It includes 47,000 square feet of additional space, 15 classrooms, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, a new kitchen space, and then some updates to the interior of the school,” he says.

A ceremony is scheduled for 8:40 a.m. in the school gymnasium.

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