“I have never, ever opened up a new building, and boy, is it an experience”

Those were the words to Linda Ededuwa, Principal of the new Deer Creek Elementary School.  This is the first Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) school building with a Noblesville address, at 156th Street and Boden Road, located in Wayne Township.

The Thursday morning ribbon-cutting and reception found plenty of HSE school officials, past and present, on hand for the ceremony.  Current HSE Superintendent Yvonne Stokes handled the MC duties, but previous Superintendent Allen Bourff was also there for his efforts to have the school constructed.

Past and present school board members made an appearance.  Current Board Vice President Sarah Donsbach subbed for President Julie Chambers, who was under the weather and unable to attend.

Tons of staff members and contractors were recognized for their work to make the ribbon-cutting happen.  The teaching staff at Deer Creek received two hearty rounds of applause.

The staff and students from Durbin Elementary are moving to the new Deer Creek Building in August, along with students from several other elementary buildings in the area. This will ease overcrowding at nearby elementary schools, including Southeastern Elementary.

Here are photos from ribbon-cutting day at Deer Creek Elementary: