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MSU President Clif Smart (center), major donors and Greenwood Lab School's parents and students break ground on Phase I of the school's expansion project.

Major renovations planned for Greenwood Lab School

Phase I of expansion kicked off today with a groundbreaking ceremony.

December 8, 2017 by Strategic Communication

Greenwood Laboratory School will be celebrating its 110-year anniversary in 2018. The building, which turned 50 years old this year, is undergoing a multi-million dollar expansion project to upgrade its facilities.

Despite some outdated facilities, Greenwood has provided an excellent educational experience to thousands of students over the years, said Dr. Janice Duncan, director of Greenwood Laboratory School.

“Facilities do matter and we now have an opportunity to make them better,” she added.

About the project

The project will take place in three phases and cost more than $6 million.

  • Phase I – $1.4 million
    This phase involves renovating locker rooms. It should be completed by July 2018. Missouri State University has committed $850,000 for this phase.
  • Phase II – $3 million
    This phase includes building a new multi-function gymnasium.
  • Phase III – $2 million
    This phase features a state-of-the-art performance stage, new atrium event entry and welcome center to serve both Greenwood and MSU interests.

Fundraising for phases II and III

Bobby Allison has pledged a seven-figure challenge gift to help make phases II and III a reality.

“We’re grateful to Mr. Allison for stepping up to support this effort,” said Brent Dunn, vice president for university advancement at MSU. “We hope other Greenwood supporters, parents, alumni and friends will give to this campaign so we can ensure our school is ready to educate young minds for the next 50 years.”

Donate to the project

For more information about this project and making a pledge, contact Dunn at 417-836-4143.

Filed Under: Headlines Tagged With: Bobby Allison, Brent Dunn, College of Education, Greenwood Laboratory School, Janice Duncan, Missouri State University Foundation

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