The Rapides Parish School District held a celebratory groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 29 at Caroline Dormon Junior High, marking the start of an expansion project funded by the District 57 Bond passed by voters in 2023.
Principal Jennifer Bordelon expressed her gratitude for the community’s support, saying, “The expansion of our school was a hard-fought effort by the Woodworth community, the Rapides Parish school system, and the Caroline Dormon school family. Everyone worked diligently to see this dream come to fruition. I’m also grateful for Mayor Butler and the Friends of 57 community group for their support. This construction is proof that when we work together as a community, we can do great things.”
Mayor David Butler also shared his enthusiasm, highlighting the power of community investment in the children’s education and the town’s future.
“I’m delighted to see this project get started,” he said. “Our school is a driver for growth in Woodworth, and it’s time that we move students out of portable buildings and into a new facility. The staff and teachers deserve this expansion, too. It’s been a great day here!”