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GCCS superintendent Lochner previews $50 million natatorium and River Ridge middle school timeline

School of Talk (podcast) · May 7, 2026
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Greater Clark County Schools Superintendent Lochner told School of Talk the district’s new 76,000‑square‑foot natatorium (just under $50 million) is on track for completion this fall and that River Ridge Middle School and Founders Point Elementary are targeted to open in July 2027.

Greater Clark County Schools (GCCS) Superintendent Mr. Lochner told the School of Talk podcast that the district’s new natatorium is progressing and remains scheduled to finish in October or November, in time for the swim season. "I just walked through it last week, and it looks fantastic," he said, adding the project has faced typical construction challenges such as materials and labor shortages but is being managed.

Lochner provided specifications for the facility: the project is about 76,000 square feet and costs just under $50,000,000. It will include a 50‑meter, 10‑lane competition pool, a zero‑entry therapy pool, four swimming locker rooms plus additional locker rooms for the football and track…

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