With a $3.5 million renovation and the launch of a hydroponic farming program, Fairview South School is ushering in a new era of hands-on learning for students with special needs.
The Elmbrook School District facility, home to the Waukesha County Special Education Consortium, unveiled its updated interior during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 26, the first major upgrade since becoming a consortium school in 1984.
"This renovation has completely transformed our learning environment," said Angie McGuire, lead teacher at Fairview South. "The new design is not only beautiful but also more functional and accessible, allowing us to better meet the individual needs of every student and provide them with a space where they can truly thrive."
The updates were made possible following unanimous approval from the district's Board of Education earlier this year. CG Schmidt Construction and Allume Architects brought the project to life. Fairview South features redesigned classrooms, a fully accessible sensory room, an apartment for life skills training, a gross motor room with swings, and a newly remodeled Fork Farms hydroponic space, all built with the needs of students in mind.
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