Dedication of the Oakland-Craig Elementary School Addition

All of Oakland-Craig elementary students are finally under one roof, thanks to citizens passing a bond to build a new addition onto the current elementary building.

Sunday, August 17th was the Oakland-Craig Elementary School Dedication and an open house, providing those in attendance with an opportunity to view the new addition.

Superintendent Joe Peitzmeier began the ceremony by welcoming those attending the dedication. He also introduced guests involved in the planning and building of the addition.

Curtis Johnson, a graduate of Oakland-Craig High School, also was the architect from DLR group, in charge of designing the new elementary addition. He spoke at the dedication, thanking everyone involved in making the project a reality. He became a bit teary eyed when speaking of one room, the band room. “I wish Mr. Johnson (Bryan, former band director, deceased) were here to see the band room,” Curtis said.

Curtis then presented Oakland-Craig School Board President Don Wallace with a plaque commemorating the occasion. The plaque will be placed on display at the school.

Don Wallace also spoke after accepting the plaque, thanking everyone, including past and present school board members that sought to make this day possible.

Rachel Wise, President of the Nebraska School Board, spoke to those in attendance, congratulating them for such a great addition to the school in support of a education.

Following the speeches, Don Wallace cut the ribbon, officially dedicating the new addition to the Oakland-Craig Elementary School.

Following the dedication, people toured the building, with assistance from Oakland-Craig Student Council members. Many comments were made on the larger sized classrooms. “This is very nice. I am impressed with what they have done,” stated Jill Johnson.

If you were unable to attend the dedication/open house of the new addition and would like to take a look at it, contact the elementary school.

O-C Superintendent Joe Peitzmeier gives the opening speech, welcoming everyone to the dedication of the elementary school addition. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Nebraska State Board of Education President Rachel Wise congratulated the school and citizens on their new addition. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

O-C School Board President had the honors of cutting the ribbon at the dedication ceremony. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Architect for the project, and graduate of Oakland-Craig School, Curtis Johnson, commemorates the event by presenting a plaque to the school. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.