The committee for the Langenburg and District School Project (LDSP) has set forth fundraising initiatives to reach its goal of $1.2 million for the new school slated for completion for the fall of 2016.
The total cost to build the new school is over $24.3 million, of which $15 million is being contributed by the Ministry of Education and approximately $8.1 million by the Good Spirit School Division (GSSD). The remainder is to be raised locally. The Town of Langenburg has committed $300,000, providing the security needed to back this project.
LDSP is responsible for raising funds for expansion of the gym and practical applied arts areas as well as a community fitness centre. Additional funds will cover playground equipment, outdoor track and fitness facilities, a parking lot and general landscaping, as well as other advantages to ensure Langenburg has a fully modern and operational school.
And a new school will be greatly welcomed. “Since the fall, when we lost Parkside and our drama/band room, Langenburg High School students and staff have been resilient in making do with less classroom space and fewer amenities,” remarks Mick Parmar, principal and LDSP chair. “Hence, we are all very excited to see this project moving forward.”
Fundraising activities started a year ago, and to date nearly $60,000 has been raised for the new school.
Locally, individuals, businesses and service groups have been finding innovative and generous ways to help raise the funds needed for the new Pre-K to 12 school. The most recent fundraiser, “Light Up the Night” with Jess Moskaluke, was just shy of raising $18,000.
“The community has been overwhelming in its support,” comments Michelle Andrews, co-chair of the LDSP committee. “People have been generous in both donations and support of our events; we cannot thank the community enough for all they have done.”
However, the LDSP committee still has a long way to go to raise the rest of the funds. The next big fundraiser slated is Laff ‘n Linger Days July 31 – August 2, 2015. Planning and organization of this event has already begun. LDSP is still looking for more volunteers for this daunting fundraiser. If you are interested in helping, contact Jenay Werle at 306-743-7585.
“We are fortunate to have the support of the Ministry of Education, Good Spirit School Division, and the surrounding communities of Spy Hill, MacNutt and Marchwell,” adds Andrews. “They say it takes a village to raise a child. The same can be said for our school. Our group is working hard, but we still need more families to get on board and join our committee.”
To follow the building progress of the new school visit the Langenburg and District School Project on Facebook, Twitter: @NewSchoolPrjct and Instagram: ldschoolproject.
