You may see little work going on from State Highway 42 as you drive by, but construction crews are hard at work transforming Gibraltar Area Schools for years to come. Demolition crews began by tearing down the high school art and music rooms and another classroom so they could begin Phase I of the two-year project. Gibraltar Area School District Superintendent Brett Stousland says much of the work is happening inside the building, forcing the administration to play musical chairs to ensure everyone gets their work done.
 

The improvements were approved in 2023 as part of a $29.8 million referendum to demolish the 1930s and 1950s sections of the building. In their place, the district plans to build a new two-station gym, community space, and classrooms, in addition to updates to the cafeteria and offices. The work will be finished by the 2025/2026 school year.