Saline schools approve $792,040 to finish Heritage's STEAM expansion

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Saline Area Schools has approved two final contracts totaling $792,040 to complete the new STEAM addition and outdoor learning spaces at Heritage School. The bond-funded project already includes over $6.5 million in earlier contracts, and the additional work will add new labs plus agricultural, geology, and pollinator gardens for students.

Why it matters

The expansion of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) facilities at Heritage School reflects Saline's commitment to providing students with state-of-the-art educational resources and hands-on learning opportunities in growing fields. The project is part of a broader effort to modernize the district's schools and prepare students for future careers.

The details

The final contracts will fund electrical and landscaping work to finish the STEAM addition at Heritage School. The overall project, which began with over $6.5 million in earlier contracts, will create new labs and outdoor learning spaces focused on areas like agriculture, geology, and pollinator gardens.

• Saline Area Schools approved the final $792,040 in contracts in February 2026.
• Electrical and landscaping work on the STEAM addition will begin in the coming months.

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