G
ood Shepherd Lutheran Church and School in West Bend, Wisconsin is marking a significant milestone with the upcoming groundbreaking of its $6 million school-expansion project. The ceremony will take place on Sunday, June 1 at 9:15 a.m.

    The expansion aims to address the growing enrollment at the Preschool-8th grade institution, which has increased from 205 students seven years ago to 280 today. Pastor Robert Hein attributes this growth to the school's mission of "Building Connections to Share Jesus." To accommodate the rising numbers, the existing gymnasium will be transformed into a two-story classroom wing with nine additional classrooms and a multipurpose room.

    A new high-school sized gymnasium will also be constructed, along with 50 extra parking spaces. The expansion is expected to meet the needs of the growing student body, including space for music classes, Bible studies, and larger group functions. Before and after school care facilities will also be established.