Wickliffe PK-12 Campus Ribbon Cutting

Over 700 attendees came to Wickliffe, Ohio, to celebrate the new PK-12 Campus grand opening, open house, and ribbon cutting ceremony. After the formal event, parents, students, and community members were invited to tour the school to witness the next generation of educational design.

Wickliffe PK-12 Campus Ribbon Cutting

On August 26, 2023, community members, distinguished guests, educators, and students gathered in Wickliffe, Ohio, to celebrate the grand opening of the Wickliffe PreK-12 Campus. Nearly seven hundred attendees were in the Student Commons for the ribbon cutting ceremony.

This two-story, 204,000 SF building incorporates spaces to greatly expand opportunities for the curriculum, provide students with better collaborative spaces, flexible classrooms, and athletic areas, and include a new performing arts center that seats 500. The $60 million project replaces the aging elementary, middle, and high schools with a single PreK-12 school. In addition, the new facility allows expansion of the Family Resource Center, a community center that offers free services to many who are in need.

Watch the Wickliffe PK-12 Campus Ribbon Cutting Highlights

"This is not the work simply of the school staff or administration, but the work of an entire community. This is your work."

Joseph Spiccia

Superintendent of Wickliffe City Schools

Welcome Community Members and Distinguished Guests

Among the many distinguished guests were Ohio State Senator Jerry Cirino, Ohio House Representative Daniel Troy, Lake County Commissioners John Plecnik and Richard Regovich, Wickliffe Mayor Joseph Sakacs, Board of Education members, including President Carl Marine, and representatives from the Ohio School Boards Association, ThenDesign Architecture, and Hammond Construction.

Photos Courtesy of Hammond Construction

"We are excited to see the extraordinary educational opportunities that will be afforded to our students now and into the future."

Carl Marine

President of the Board of Education

Two Surprise Awards Announced

As an unexpected treat, Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Executive Committee Member Sally Green revealed that two momentous achievements were being presented. Joseph Spiccia was selected as the 2023 Northeast Region Superintendent of the Year.

Then, they designated Don Marn, a school board member, as the “2023 All-Ohioan.” This designation is the most prestigious award possible and made possible due to his 30-year service on the Wickliffe City Schools board of education.

An Event to Remember

"The administrative team wants to express our appreciation to the community for your continuous support and dedication to our students."

Lori Rodman

Head of Schools

The Wickliffe PK-12 Campus was designed by ThenDesign Architecture (TDA), the project being led by Claire Bank, RA. Hammond Construction was the Construction Manager at Risk.

After the ribbon cutting ceremony, parents and students toured the facility to get a hands-on preview of the modernized spaces intentionally created to enhance student learning by optimizing efficiency and comfort for students and teachers. The Wickliffe PK-12 Campus is a shining example of the next generation of educational design.

"Today is particularly exciting because they used to be in three separate buildings. It's a rare opportunity to rebuild an entire district and place them under one roof."

Claire Bank, RA

ThenDesign Architecture

Making A Dream Reality

Construction of the project officially began on May 6, 2021, with a Groundbreaking Ceremony.

Active participation from community members and stakeholders was vital to the design process. One of the more unique events was the Playground Engagement, where students gave valuable input on the layout of their own playgrounds.

Marc Cebrian

Communications

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Marc has over thirty years of media production experience with a wide variety of storytelling projects that include commercials, documentaries, and live events. He began his career in the feature film and television industry in Los Angeles, California. Naturally driven by a passion for the creative and analytical, he believes that people should be kind to one another, and strives to live by example.

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