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Hendry County breaks ground on new LaBelle High School, district cites $120–130 million estimate
Summary
Hendry County Schools and local officials celebrated the groundbreaking for a new LaBelle High School, with Superintendent Mister Swindle and Principal Tammy Bass framing the project as a long‑planned investment in modern facilities; construction is expected to take about 18 months.
HENDRY COUNTY — Hendry County Schools and local officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on site for a new LaBelle High School, with district leaders saying the multiyear project will provide modern classrooms, labs and shared spaces for students and teachers.
Mister Swindle, the district superintendent, opened the program, outlined safety and visitor logistics and called the event “absolutely historical.” He said the project has been in planning for roughly 4½ years and that the district expects construction to take about 18 months. He gave a project budget range of $120–130 million.
The principal of LaBelle High School, Tammy Bass, told the crowd the groundbreaking represents “a new era for our community,” saying upgraded…
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