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The South Seneca Central School District celebrated their new facilities and said "thank you" to the community for their support on May 23 with a an open house, tours, activities, and an ice cream social at both the Ovid and Interlaken campuses.

HUNT principal Charlie Woodcock and project designer Keith Miller were among the tour guides. District officials and guests cut a ceremonial ribbon at the Ovid school, while throughout the evening tour guides showed visitors the new facilities, and demonstrated some of the new features and technology made possible by this project.

This event celebrated the completion of the district’s $28-million, district-wide renovation project, which includes improved safety and security at the high school, middle school, elementary school, and bus garage facilities. Renovations include safety and security upgrades such as access control and improved line-of-sight between administrative offices and main entrances.

A new gymnasium addition allowed the former gym to become an auditorium, which in turn became music instruction space for choral and instrumental groups. Two libraries were combined at the elementary school, making space available for large-group instruction. Also at the elementary school, art and music rooms were upgraded, and locker rooms were improved with new lockers and finishes.

All locations received new security access at entrances, and accessibility was improved for sidewalks and entrances by adding curb-cuts and enlarged doorways. Improved mechanical and electrical systems at all locations, along with energy-efficient windows, increase energy efficiency throughout the district.

Renovations to the bus garage include an improved lift, new fuel island, bus wash bay, and improved access control.

"Our community came together and supported these excellent facilities for our kids, and that is cause for celebration," said district school Superintendent Janie Nusser. "We took this opportunity to thank our board, consultants and contractors, and most of all, the people in our district who made this possible."