Kyrock Elementary Celebrates Groundbreaking at New Elementary School

Kyrock Elementary students turn over the dirt at the site of the new school.

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Edmonson County Board of Education members along with friends from the community gathered today at the site of the new Kyrock Elementary for a groundbreaking ceremony.

The school-to-be for the Blackhawks is long overdue, with the newest part of the current Kyrock being remodeled and expanded in the early 90s, with the addition of the gym and other space. Other parts of the school date back to the 70s.

Superintendent Brian Alexander spoke at today's ceremony along with Principal Brandy Meredith, State Rep. Michael Meredith, Kyrock alumnus Becky Goad, and Alliance Corporation co-owner Tommy Gumm.

"I want to thank the superintendents before me for being great stewards of our finances and resources," said Mr. Alexander. "I get to stand here today because of the job that they did. I also would like to thank our current board for their confidence and their vision; this is a very professional group of people that get along very well. It's not like that in other areas around the state, so I am very lucky to work with this group of individuals. I would like to thank my central office staff; we have had a huge turnover in the last six or eight months in size. This is a great day for the Kyrock and Edmonson county community."

Superintendent of EC Schools Brian Alexander.

EC Board of Education members and school personnel turn their ceremonial dirt over at the site of the new Kyrock Elementary.

Kyrock Elementary Principal Brandy Meredith.

Principal Brandy Meredith said it was a special day for not only Kyrock Elementary but also for the entire community.

"Today, as we break ground on our new school building, we are not just turning dirt--we are turning the page to an exciting new chapter in Kyrock's story," she said.

Construction is set to be complete by the 2027-28 school year. It was originally announced that the current school would be demolished but since the new location was changed from its original, the school building will remain with its purpose to be announced at a later date.

The new school will have an entrance just north of the current school as well as a drive on Blackgold Road. The entire property is over 60 acres.

The new school will be a kindergarten-through-sixth grade facility, as well as South Edmonson Elementary, which is currently undergoing an expansion. The SEES project is set to be complete in August of 2026.