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Safety Improvements
  • Secure entrance systems

  • Improved drop-off/pick-up areas

  • ADA compliance throughout

  • Modern fire safety systems

Shared Resources
  • Central kitchen facility

  • School resource officer

  • School nurse office

  • Gymnasium and athletic facilities

  • Library and media center

  • Administrative offices

Future Ready
  • Designed with growth in mind

  • Expandable if community needs change; the light purple area shows location of future additions if needed

  • Technology integration to prepare students for the future

  • Energy-efficient systems

Design Features
  • Three separate schools within one structure

  • Locking doors between schools for security and separation

  • Natural light in all classrooms

  • Modern technology infrastructure

  • Flexible learning spaces

Why is this needed?

Educational Impact
  • Technology challenges with inadequate electrical service

  • Limited collaborative spaces

  • Outdated learning environments

  • Teacher retention concerns

Space Limitations
  • Preschool waiting list of 20 students

  • Inadequate SPED facilities

  • No room for modern teaching methods

  • Insufficient common areas

  • Principal gave up office for student use

Structural Issues
  • 100-year-old building with asbestos

  • No fire suppression system on main or second floor

  • Cracked floors due to settling

  • Inadequate electrical systems

  • Poor internet infrastructure

  • Basement should not be used as a tornado shelter

  • Ongoing maintenance costs escalating

Safety and Accessibility
  • Does not meet current safety standards

  • Accessibility compliance issues

  • Unsafe drop-off/pick-up areas

  • Security vulnerabilities

  • Emergency response limitations

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Submit a Question

Do you have a question not answered on the Questions & Answers page? Please call Dr. Widdifield at the district office at 308.832.2440 or submit it using the form on the right. We will respond within 24 to 48 hours by email. If you prefer a phone call to discuss your question, please include your phone number. 

Minden Public Schools

543 W 5th St

Minden, NE  68959

Phone: 308.832.2440

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