Rock Island Academy breaks ground on new building addition
Two-story expansion will add classrooms and learning spaces to school
Published: May 28, 2026 at 2:30 PM CDT
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (KWQC) - Students and staff at Rock Island Academy broke ground Thursday on a 13,000-square-foot addition.
The two-story building will include six traditional classrooms and several other learning spaces, according to the district’s website.
The project also includes upgrades to the existing building, including renovation of the media center.
It is part of the Rock Island-Milan School District’s long-term facility plan to modernize and enhance all school buildings.
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