Augusta School District to Receive $2.5 Million Donation for New Auditorium

Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 -- 10:01 AM

The Augusta School District recently sent out a community survey asking residents to weigh in on a proposed future facility improvement projects.

Options included maintenance repairs, classroom updates, building a new auditorium, and investing in an elementary gym. The day after the survey went out, the District got a phone call from a resident pledging to donate the $2.5 million needed to construct a new auditorium.

Jennifer Livermore Bethke was the generous donor behind the phone call. Jennifer and her late-husband Victor are proud graduates of Augusta High School with a strong sense of giving back to the community. Jennifer wants students to have access to high-quality experience during their time in school and feels a performing arts center will do just that.

“The addition of an auditorium embraces our mission of providing a forum where education and opportunities unite,” said Ryan Nelson, Augusta Area School District Administrator. “We are incredibly grateful for this generous donation and the opportunities it will provide.”

The District will use the modern state-of-the-art performing arts center for drama classes, theatrical performances, band concerts, and large gatherings. CESA 10 will serve as the construction manager for the project.

To learn more about the District’s facility planning process visit the Augusta School District’s website.

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