NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?

It sounds like having a school district representative of our own may be bearing fruits.  Earlier this year, hope for a new elementary school looked dim. If you missed that article, here is the link, THE FIRST SHALL BE THE LAST. It will fill you in what was the status in August. Since then Ronald Christ Jr., first representative of the newly established Elkmont district has been sworn in. It may have already been in the works but much needed improvements to the football and baseball fields have now been approved.  Other capital projects on the agenda are renovations to bathrooms and other minor school improvements to be completed this summer. School officials discussed last year the possibility of building a new stadium at Elkmont, estimating the cost at $3 million to $5 million but we are thrilled that any improvements will be made.

Now there is news of the possibility of a new elementary school to be built at Elkmont Rural Village on Alabama 127. Do we dare hope that after twenty years of promises, something might actually be built?

In an Decatur article published this week, Major Construction Planned for Elkmont, Limestone County School District Superintendent Tom Sisk was quoted as saying ...  “Hopefully, in a year or so, we’ll be having a more candid conversation about the new Elkmont Elementary School.” Candid means honest, not optimistic or promising. Might it be true? Don't get your hopes up. Only time will tell. There is an old saying about wishes....