Boardman school launching homestyle makeover

BOARDMAN

When Center Middle School students return to school this fall, it will be to a transformed building.

School administrators and teachers are embarking on an “Extreme Makeover” -style project at the building this summer. The goal is to change the aesthetics and culture of the school, which for the first time will house all of the district’s 5th- and 6th-grade students following implementation of a middle-school realignment plan.

“We are trying to create a school that feels like a home,” said June Baker, who along with other teachers is helping with the Boardman Center Project.

The renovation is intended to extend the spirit of another project, which brought “The Living Room” to Center, to the entire building. At the start of this school year, the school unveiled a living room-style space that is used for counseling services and enrichment opportunities.

The Living Room and school makeover represent a philosophy, Principal Randall Ebie said.

“We’re looking to create a culture of kindness, compassion and acceptance, and one that celebrates the diversity of our community,” he said, adding that a focus on community service is another component of it.

Read more about the plan in Friday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.