Wymore gets HVAC, floor facelift

The Southern School District made a number of small improvements to its buildings over the summer, including a new ventilation system in the high school gymnasium.

Prior to the air conditioning installation, the gym had six large fans mounted on the ceiling to provide air circulation. The fans remain on the ceiling but are now joined by two large red air ducts crossing the width of the gym.

It gives us better air quality and helps us meet the air quality standards, Superintendent Gene Haddix said.

The project was made possible through a $60,000 Thomas Foundation grant. The foundation was set up by long-time Wymore residents Margaret and Martha Thomas to support community projects.

Haddix said the gym also contained six electric heating units and that two of them were removed as part of the ventilation project. The other four remain in place for emergency situations.

The school also received new carpet in the guidance office, a tile floor in place of carpet in the art room, a new finish on the gym floor and fresh concrete in areas of the parking lot.

Haddix said the school is still registering students but that he expects enrollment numbers close to 400 students for the coming semester.

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Wymore gets HVAC, floor facelift