Referendum may change the look of SPASH
September 26, 2018
By LAUREN HUEBNER
The Mirror reporter
Stevens Point School District is trying to pass an $80 million referendum. The vote will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6. To find out more check out the Stevens Point Area Public School District homepage and go under “Forward Together.”
The money would be used for repairs in every school, building. If the referendum passes, Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH) would be getting a new cafeteria.
The extension would be located where the outside commons is currently. SPASH would also add two bathrooms off of the new commons.
Some people feel the new commons would benefit SPASH because there would be less crowding at the tables and “Not many people sit outside, especially during winter,” Amanda Owens said. It may also improve traffic flow.
Others have differing views on the matter. They feel their time outside is being taken away. “I like being outside in the natural air,” Kolten Rucker said. For some, it is the only time they go outside during the day.
Besides the commons, SPASH would also do minor repairs to the lights and doors. The stage rigging and seats in the auditorium would also be fixed and the tech department would get some rooms expanded.
Included in the plans is a new unisex bathroom near the auditorium. Both the teacher parking lots and student lots would receive repairs. The teacher’s northwest and southeast lots would be repaved, while the entrance to the student lots would be repaved.
Rachel • Oct 4, 2018 at 10:40 AM
This was a well written article. Explaining where the extensions to SPASH are going to take place helps visualize what the final product would look like. I personally feel the extensions would benefit the students of SPASH a lot.
Justice Chukwuemeka • Oct 1, 2018 at 11:20 AM
I definitely would like a bigger cafeteria. I had no idea it is happening soon, hopefully, it passes.
Soren Luther • Sep 30, 2018 at 7:09 PM
Whoa! I didn’t know there were so many changes in store for SPASH if the referendum passes. It would be nice to see many of these changes, especially the new unisex bathroom, although I’m not sure about what my feelings are on expanding the lunch room.
Aiden Price • Sep 28, 2018 at 10:59 AM
Personally, I think it’s a great idea, maybe they should make an inside commons and an outside area too. This is really nice to read and told me about things I didn’t know.
Maryann Silva • Sep 28, 2018 at 8:51 AM
Wow! I did not know that this was in the works. I think that change/ money would benefit SPASH. Unfortunately, I’m a senior so this is my last year here. I won’t be able to see the changes but I’m glad they might be coming. Great article.
Madison Rindahl • Sep 27, 2018 at 3:51 PM
Great article! I have known about this for a while now and I think it would be good to get a new cafeteria because there are so many people a SPASH that sometimes it’s hard to find a spot to sit. I like hearing the feedback from other students.
Bryant VanRossem • Sep 27, 2018 at 10:37 AM
I hope this passes but i like the outside commons and would hate to see it go.
Hlee • Sep 26, 2018 at 11:23 AM
I, too feel that we need a bigger cafeteria and although I agree that it may take away students’ time outside, but not a lot of students really sit on the outside tables and especially when it’s winter. The commons inside the school on the other hand though is too crowded.