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Hendry County to build new high school in LaBelle with 1,500-seat capacity; district aims to open for 2027 school year
Summary
Hendry County Schools announced it secured state approval and ranking to build a new high school in LaBelle, projected to seat about 1,500 students and serve as a hurricane shelter; officials said construction work is underway with students expected to occupy the building in school year 2027.
Hendry County Schools officials said the district has state approval and a top ranking to receive special facilities funding to build a new high school in LaBelle, with a planned capacity of roughly 1,500 students and an expected opening in the 2027 school year.
Superintendent Mike Swindle said the district applied to the state facilities program about four years ago, received approval and a number-one ranking,…
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