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Groundbreaking for New Early Childhood Education Center

Groundbreaking for New Early Childhood Education Center

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The Yankton School District broke ground for the new early childhood education center Thursday.
School Board President Frani Kieffer said it will belong to the community…..

Kieffer says it is a unique educational concept….

The building will house all the Preschool, Junior-K and Kindergarten students in the district. Cost is about three million dollars, and the building is planned to be open by the fall of 2024.

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