Historic School Campus Reopens After $45 Million Overhaul
Fishers, IN · August 23, 2026
Sunday morning brought a quiet sunrise, giving us a calm start before neighborhood activities and weekend projects pick up around town.
The Lead
Hamilton Southeastern Schools officially marked a milestone this week with the grand reopening and ribbon cutting of Fishers Elementary School at 11442 Lantern Road. The three-year, $45 million project nearly doubled the campus footprint to more than 107,000 square feet, expanding capacity from 28 to 36 modern classrooms. District leaders chose to renovate and preserve the historic site—where public education has taken place since the late 1800s—rather than relocate. While the interior features state-of-the-art learning hubs, safety upgrades, and collaborative spaces, roughly 23 percent of the original structure was carefully restored, including the historic gymnasium. The expanded building now accommodates new attendance boundaries established during district redistricting. Principal Dr. Emily Supergan praised students and staff for their flexibility throughout construction as doors opened for the 2026 school year.
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Today's Outlook
- High 79°F · Low 58°F — Mainly clear
- Clear skies and mild temperatures make for a comfortable Sunday afternoon outside.
What's On Around Town
Seeds of Caring: Making a Pawsitive Impact Humane Society for Hamilton County (10501 Hague Rd), 1:30–3:00 PM Family-friendly volunteer project crafting enrichment toys for shelter animals.
Noblesville: Native American Village Tour Strawtown Koteewi Park (12302 Strawtown Ave), 2:00–3:00 PM Guided outdoor walk examining historic enclosures and local archaeological artifacts.
Grace Fishers Summer BBQ Grace Fishers Church (10250 E 126th St), 5:00–8:00 PM Casual outdoor gathering featuring grilled food, yard games, and community connection.
Westfield: Sunday Paint & Sip Sun King Westfield (351 Monon Crossing Way), 12:30–3:00 PM Guided canvas painting session paired with local craft brews on tap.
Spotlight & Story
- Mary Jenkins
- For fourteen school years, she has stood at the corner of 116th Street and Lantern Road every morning, guiding hundreds of students across the pavement. Her high-visibility vest, warm wave, and flawless whistle rhythm have made her a daily community constant.
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