Minneola Charter School Campus Completes Its Expansion Project
Members of the community came out in full support of the Minneola Charter Expansion Project
“Great things are happening at Minneola Charter School and our brand new gym will surely be a hub of activity now and in the future!”, said School Principal Sharry Watts.
Principal Watts continued, “I am so excited about this addition to our Minneola Charter campus. The expansion has allowed the school to grow from under 950 students to over 1700 with three additional grade levels, and now this beautiful gym”! “Schmid Construction has been an amazing construction company and business partner and delivered to us a beautiful gymnasium”.
The new gymnasium was officially opened on Monday, October 25, and dedicated to Chuck Nash, who volunteered as the school’s owner consultant throughout the entire expansion. Mr. Nash made sure the expansion went smoothly.
Many came to the Home of the Mustangs to celebrate the event
Principal Watts thanked the Minneola Charter Board Chairperson Janel Plouffe, Captain Michael Bond, John Schmid, Tony Johnson, Dr. David Hosman, Susan Salazar, and Sherilyn Moore for supporting her vision of expansion. She also acknowledged the Lake County School Board, the South Lake Chamber of Commerce, Minneola Mayor Pat Kelley, Minneola City Manager Mark Johnson, Clermont Mayor Tim Murry, and Lt. Ron Patton with the LCSO for being part of the dedication and celebration.
The Minneola Charter School’s campus expansion was a multi-phase project including:
Phase 1 was the complete renovation of an existing building (Grades 1-6) on property. Building Complete Renovation total area: 6,977 SF
Phase 2 was a ground-up facility (Grades 7-8) adjacent to the main school featuring 18 classrooms, including science labs, computer lab, server room, teacher’s office, and a conference room. On the exterior of the building, new canopies provide covered walkways and a reconfiguration of the existing parking lot for easier access for the drop-off loop: Total Area: 18,832 SF
Phase 3 – the new gymnasium, locker rooms and additional exterior canopies.Total Area: 11,700 SF)
“We truly have the most amazing students, faculty/staff, and parents, said Principal Watts.
Minneola Charter Greeters
The Minneola Charter welcoming greeters were absolutely awesome. Thank you.
Minneola Charter is located at 320 E Pearl St., Minneola.
