At a recent joint meeting between the Guthrie Center School Board and the Adair-Casey School Board they approved a new learning environment. 

Both the Boards approved a new outdoor classroom at the ACGC Junior High which would include new picnic tables and umbrellas. Adair-Casey and Guthrie Center School Districts Superintendent Josh Rasmussen says this was an idea from principal Chris Douglas that he believes will be a great learning experience. 

“I do know just getting them out, a lot of times it’s about finding a passion or or just kind of changing that climate, the classroom. And whether you’re reading a book outside or you’re eating lunch outside, I know that you’re going to feel good. And when you come back in the building, we hope that hopefully that feeling creates a climate of learning when they come back in.”

The outdoor classroom bid was approved by VIP for the amount of $20,432. Rusmussen added the outdoor classroom could also be used as an outdoor lunch area. The project will be completed before school starts.