{"id":51269,"date":"2026-06-01T21:05:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T01:05:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=51269"},"modified":"2026-06-01T21:05:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T01:05:39","slug":"wayne-trace-hs-breaks-ground-on-new-steam-center-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/wayne-trace-hs-breaks-ground-on-new-steam-center-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"Wayne Trace HS Breaks Ground on New STEAM Center Expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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HAVILAND \u2014 Wayne Trace Local Schools officially broke ground May 27 on a major expansion project that will further enhance hands-on learning opportunities for students throughout the district.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The new STEAM Center expansion is being funded through a $2.4 million grant from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Development and represents a significant investment in career-technical and project-based education at Wayne Trace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed by Munger Munger + Associates Architects, Inc. and constructed by Alexander & Bebout, Inc., the project will add a dedicated STEAM Center equipped with tools, machinery and production equipment, along with a new art-focused classroom and a STEM\/engineering classroom designed specifically for hands-on career-tech learning experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Construction is expected to begin in earnest during early June, with completion anticipated before the end of 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The expansion comes as Wayne Trace\u2019s STEAM and Career Technical Education programs continue to experience rapid growth. Students currently have opportunities to explore engineering, robotics, video production, entrepreneurship, print production, visual design and a variety of real-world projects completed in partnership with local businesses and organizations throughout the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

School officials noted that the new facility is about much more than simply adding classroom space. The expansion is intended to create additional opportunities for students to build, create, collaborate and gain practical experience that will prepare them for future careers and higher education pathways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The project was made possible through the support and collaboration of numerous community partners, educators and school leaders. Special recognition was given to Angie Stokes, Wayne Trace STEAM teacher, for her leadership and vision in helping guide the continued growth and development of the district\u2019s STEAM programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When completed, the new facility will provide expanded resources and learning environments that support innovation, creativity and workforce readiness, helping ensure students have access to cutting-edge educational opportunities right in their own community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those interested in learning more about the expansion project can view a presentation online that details the plans and vision for the new STEAM Center – just scan the QR code here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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