📌 THE GIST:
WELLS, NV — Students in the building trades program at Wells Combined Schools spent March completing hands-on improvements at the school’s baseball field, repairing the equipment shed, upgrading the announcer booth, and improving restroom facilities. The project gave students real-world construction experience while directly benefiting their school.
🔍 THE DETAILS:
- The Program: The work was led by teacher Lyle Boner and Building Supervisor Corrie Abbott, with Wells Combined Schools Principal Robert Woolsey participating alongside students in the field.
- The Work: Students took on several projects addressing long-standing facility needs, including installing a new metal roof on the equipment shed, upgrading the announcer booth, and improving the restroom facilities at the baseball field.
- The Experience: Students were involved in every phase — from planning and design to organizing teams and sourcing materials — giving them direct exposure to trades careers before graduation.
- The Payoff: The improvements benefit the broader Wells community, with the upgraded baseball field now in better condition heading into the spring sports season.
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🔗 SOURCE: Elko County School District — Wells Students Improve Baseball Facilities