Triad Local Schools and the North Lewisburg community celebrated two ribbon-cutting ceremonies Tuesday, marking the opening of a new district administration building and a school-based health center designed to support students, families and staff.
The first ceremony celebrated the district’s new administration building, located between existing school buildings on campus. The facility will house the district’s administrative offices and represents a major development for Triad Local Schools.
The ceremony featured performances by the middle and high school choirs, who sang the Triad fight song. Middle school student council members also raised the American flag outside the new building.
Several speakers reflected on the district’s history and the importance of the new facility. Max Coates discussed how Triad Local Schools came to be, while Gene Harper, who is credited with coming up with the Triad name, shared in the celebration. School board member Dr. Craig Meredith also spoke during the event.
Superintendent Vickie Maruniak discussed what the new development means for the district.
The new administration building was approved after the Board of Education awarded construction contracts for the project. Funderburgh Farms and Excavating received contracts for general construction and plumbing, while Hauck Bros. was selected for mechanical work and CT Electric for electrical installation.
The project also allows the district to repurpose its former administration office for another important service.
The second ribbon cutting celebrated the opening of a school-based health center operated by Community Health and Wellness Partners. The location becomes the organization’s sixth school-based site and its tenth overall location.
The center is designed to make healthcare more accessible by allowing students to receive services right at school, reducing the need to miss class or for families to arrange additional transportation.
Services include routine checkups, vaccinations, sick visits, emotional wellness support and connections to community resources. The center also offers family support services and works with parents and guardians to help ensure students receive appropriate care.
Community Health and Wellness Partners provides care to students, families and staff, regardless of whether they have health insurance. Financial assistance programs are available to help make services affordable.
Tara Bair, president and chief executive officer of Community Health and Wellness Partners, spoke about the significance of opening the new location and the support provided by the school district and community.
The two ribbon cuttings mark a new chapter for Triad Local Schools, bringing updated administrative space to the district while expanding access to healthcare and wellness services for the school community.
