Shaping the Future of Plain Local Schools
Shaping the Future of Plain Local Schools
On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, Plain Local Schools hosted a Futures Conference as part of the Facility Master Planning process. Over 150 participants gathered in the commons at GlenOak High School to explore national trends in education, discuss how to prepare students for the future, and consider the educational priorities that matter most to our community. The planning firm Woolpert and Sol Harris Day Architects led the evening’s activities, providing a launching
point for a comprehensive Facility Master Plan for our schools.
The entire Plain Local community is invited to a follow-up dialogue on November 19, 2025, focused on the future of our school facilities. During the meeting, we will share background information and present a range of options to address current facility challenges. These options may include renovation, replacement, and consolidation, along with associated costs. Participants will have the opportunity to review the options, share feedback, and contribute ideas and solutions. The meeting, led again by Woolpert and Sol Harris Day Architects, will include a presentation, small-group discussions, and a survey to gather input. All feedback will be used by the steering committee as they develop facility recommendations.
Save the date for November 19, 2025, from 6 to 8 pm at GlenOak High School in the main commons. Guests should park in the upper lot and enter through door 17, the student entrance.