Fifteen photos of Union Grove HS referendum groundbreaking
Referendum work has begun at Union Grove High School, and local officials look forward to its impact on the school and community when completed.
UGHS referendum work
Referendum work has begun at Union Grove High School, and local officials look forward to its impact on the school and community when completed.
UGHS Board
Union Grove High School Board members Jason Sonnenberg, from left, Randall Henderson, Melanie Reichert, Scott Katterhagen and Diane Skewes toss dirt Wednesday during a referendum groundbreaking ceremony at UGHS 3433 S. Colony Ave.
Steve Wicklund
Steve Wicklund, Union Grove village president, called Union Grove High School “the cornerstone of our community” and said the $34.9 million capital referendum has been a great collaboration between the village and UGHS.
Diane Skewes
Diane Skewes, Union Grove High School Board president, said the school district will acquire 80 acres of land from Daniel Riedel once a value is determined. UGHS wants to buy the land to build a road connecting Main Street to 58th Road to provide an additional school entrance, ideally alleviating traffic congestion during drop-off and pick-up time.
Doug Kunde
Doug Kunde, Plunkett Raysich Architects project manager, said he is “honored to be a part” of the Union Grove high School referendum project.
Skewes UGHS groundbreaking
Sean Cullen
Sean Cullen, JP Cullen owner and director of business development, said he appreciates playing a role in the project that “represents more than just brick and mortar.”
Diane Skewes
Diane Skewes, Union Grove High School Board president, said the $34.9 million capital referendum is a great investment from the community that will help in many aspects, most importantly safety.
Tom Johnson
During a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, Tom Johnson, Union Grove High School district superintendent, said it was a “truly historic day” and expressed gratitude to community members for supporting the $34.9 million capital referendum in November 2024.
Malicki, Wicklund
Racine County Executive Ralph Malicki, left, and Steve Wicklund, Union Grove village president, were two of the local officials in attendance Wednesday at a referendum groundbreaking at Union Grove High School.
UGHS Board and administration
Many people celebrated the Union Grove High School referendum work that recently began during a ceremony Wednesday. Attendees included UGHS Board members Melanie Reichert, front row from left, Jason Sonnenberg, Scott Katterhagen, Randall Henderson and Diane Skewes; and Principal Tom Blair, back row from left, Superintendent Tom Johnson, Chris Jones, associate principal, and Ashley Hegemann, associate principal.
Kunde, Cullen
Doug Kunde, Plunkett Raysich Architects project manager, left, and Sean Cullen, JP Cullen owner and director of business development, both said they are proud to be part of the Union Grove High School referendum project. Kunde is involved with design work, and Cullen is involved in construction work.
Tom Johnson
During a groundbreaking ceremony, Tom Johnson, Union Grove High School district superintendent, said it was a “truly historic day” and expressed gratitude to community members for supporting the $34.9 million capital referendum in November 2024.
UGHS administration
Chris Jones, associate principal, from left, Ashley Hegemann, associate principal, Principal Tom Blair and Superintendent Tom Johnson listen during a Union Grove High School referendum groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday.
Skewes
Diane Skewes, Union Grove High School Board president, said the $34.9 million capital referendum is a great investment from the community that will help in many aspects, most importantly safety.
UGHS groundbreaking
Referendum work has begun at Union Grove High School, and local officials look forward to its impact on the school and community when completed.
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