Expansion of Johnson Elementary School approved by Limestone County School Board

LIMESTONE Co., Ala. (WAFF) - The expansion of Johnson Elementary School in Limestone County was approved on Thursday, according to Maintenance Director of Limestone County Schools, Steve Wallace.

Wallace said the expansion will add 16 classrooms to the school and it will cost $9.6 million. The existing school will be painted, new floors, ceiling tile and lights will be installed.

The new addition will function as a storm shelter for the school, according to Wallace. Construction is expected to begin in late April or early May.

“With the growth in Limestone County and things going on in our area, it’s just important for us to get ahead of the impact of the growth that’s coming,” Wallace said.

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