McClave School District celebrates the’Topping Out’ Ceremony for New School Building

Left to right:  Derek White-Heckman, Teale Hemphill, Stephanie Malone (Board members), Maggie Pacino (McClave Principal), and Brianne Howe (McClave Superintendent) sign the beam before it is set in place (Photo courtesy of McClave School District)

The McClave School District held a “topping out” ceremony on June 30^th to celebrate the progress of construction of their new school building.

A tradition rooted in construction history, a “topping out” ceremony is a builders’ rite held when the final structural beam is placed at the highest point of a building. This milestone signifies the completion of the structure’s framework, celebrates the collaboration of the project team, and honors the dedication of the construction crew. This landmark event serves a dual purpose for the district: celebrating 100 years of educational excellence in the community while laying the foundation for the next century of learning.

McClave’s new, state-of-the-art facility is made possible through the generous support of the Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grant program. The project brings together a premier team, featuring Nunn Construction as the General Contractor and Wold Architects & Engineers leading the design.

During the event, McClave School District administration and members of the School Board signed the final structural beam before it is hoisted into place, cementing their place in the school’s history.

Final beam being lowered into place (photo courtesy of McClave School district)

Nunn Construction workers including Mason Barr – Class of 2026 (third from right), Conner Forgue – Class of 2024 (second from right), and Reed Herrera – Class of 2026 (far right closest to beam) who are summer interns (Photo courtesy of McClave School District)

About McClave School District

Celebrating 100 years of academic history, McClave School District is dedicated to providing a supportive, high-quality educational environment that prepares students for success. McClave is built on four Core Values that include excellence, honesty, integrity and respect. The construction of the new school building represents a significant investment in the community’s future, offering state-of-the-art facilities designed to foster academic excellence and community collaboration for generations to come.

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