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Brookside Charter School Breaks Ground on New Primary Building

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Brookside Charter School in Kansas City is breaking ground on a new primary school building, set to open in August 2027. This 57,000 square foot facility will accommodate over 600 PreK to second graders, featuring 23 classrooms, a gym, shared learning zones, admin offices, outdoor play spots, parking, and a storm shelter. The school is expanding to serve more students and is a tuition-free public charter serving PreK through eighth grade in the Kansas City Public Schools area. Join the groundbreaking ceremony at 12:30 p.m. on campus.

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Brookside Charter School Breaks Ground on New Primary Building

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It's April 21st, I'm Cory with the story. This is Kansas News today, driven by AI. Brookside Charter School in Kansas City is set to break ground on April 24th for a brand new primary school building. This 57,000 square foot spot is all about giving their youngest kids top-notch space to learn and grow. The school has outgrown its current setup, so leaders are expanding the primary grades to handle more students without the squeeze. Superintendent Roger Offield calls it a straight investment in the community's future, and families are hyped since it's a tuition-free public charter. Serving pre-K through 8th grade right in the Kansas City Public Schools area, the single story design packs in 23 classrooms, a gym, shared learning zones, admin offices, outdoor play spots, parking, and even a storm. Shelter. It'll fit over 600 pre-K to second graders, with room prepped for a future track and field. Join the action at 12.30 p.m. on campus for remarks from leaders, project partners, and

a student drum line show open to all. The doors swing open in August 2027, leveling of education one beat at a time.

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