WestfieldMonday, November 9
Hundreds gathered to say goodbye to Shamrock Springs Elementary's old building in Westfield
The 5AM Noblesville team
If you ever walked the halls of Shamrock Springs Elementary, you had a lot of company. Hundreds of former students, staff, families and community members came back Thu., Oct. 29 for an open house before the old building is demolished. Fifth grade student ambassadors led tours, and speakers included Anne Gardener, the inaugural principal who opened the school in 1994.
1994year Shamrock Springs Elementary opened
Anne Gardener, the school's inaugural principal, spoke at the farewell open house.
Former principal Chris Baldwin said the building holds a special place in the community, but the heart of the school has always been the people. The district says aging infrastructure, including roofing and plumbing systems, posed significant challenges. The old building will give way to athletic fields.
- Opened: 1994, so more than 30 years of history
- Farewell open house: Thu., Oct. 29
- Memento: email the school's PTO
- Transition: students and staff move over the coming months
The district chose a new building over repairs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Problem | Aging roofing and plumbing systems |
| Decision | New building was more cost-effective long term |
| Old building | Will be demolished for athletic fields |