Construction begins on connecting wing between schools

In February of last year, Ekalaka Elementary District #15 was selected for a $750,000 grant. The money, awarded by the Montana Department of Commerce Community Development Division, was granted "for the construction of a connecting wing between the elementary and high school buildings to secure the entrance and playground security," according to a letter from the governor's office that notified the school.

The project to connect the two schools officially began last Friday.

The elementary and high schools share a Superintendent, District Clerk, kitchen and all other school facilities and ameni...