Shawano Schools, slated to be the first primary school in the country with the LEED stamp, breaks ground on Earth Day.

Shawano School Dist. breaks ground on new school (Shawano Leader © 04/23/2009)
The decibel level of their enthusiasm shook the earth enough to make the groundbreaking equipment almost unnecessary. But then, if it hadn’t been there, the lucky ones wouldn’t have been able to ride in it. Hundreds of Shawano School District elementary students donning plastic, yellow construction helmets attended two gala ceremonies Wednesday combining Earth Day observances with groundbreakings for a new primary school and renovation of Olga Brener Elementary. http://www.shawanoleader.com/articles/2009/04/23/news/news1.txt

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