Superintendent outlines summer construction, security upgrades and family communications at South Middleton SD

The superintendent reported that summer construction and maintenance work has mobilized across district facilities, including a full-scale window project at the high school, pillar repairs at a site referred to in the record as “Yellow Breaches,” and a bathroom renovation at Rice. The superintendent also said the district began installing upgraded security cameras at this facility and has crews working at multiple sites.

The superintendent told families to keep contact information—addresses and telephone numbers—current in the district’s Sapphire system and to monitor the district website and social media for construction updates and notices of temporary entrance closures. "We will continue to communicate any necessary closures or access changes," the superintendent said.

The superintendent added that the stadium was closed last week as staff prepared for commencement. Turf and track were reopened but will undergo additional testing and cleaning later in the summer, which may require temporary reclosure. The superintendent noted the district had recently hosted about 2,200 students and said the district is “right into the work getting ready for next academic year.”

The announcements are procedural updates rather than formal actions; no motions or votes were reported in the record. The district indicated it will notify families through Sapphire, the district website and social media about timing and any blocked entrances or alternate access during construction.