UNION CITY, MI (WTVB) – Union City Community Schools will officially break ground June 8 on a transformative consolidated construction project aimed at modernizing the district’s aging facilities.
Funded by a voter-approved $19.1 million bond and a $23.6 million state grant, the $42.7 million initiative will consolidate the district from three buildings into two by expanding the high school to house grades six through 12.
The project also includes significant renovations to the elementary school, such as secure entryways, additional classrooms, and an expanded cafeteria to accommodate fifth-grade students moving from the middle school.
The Union City Board of Education moved the project forward at its April 20 meeting by approving over $23 million in initial construction contracts with The Christman Company.
Beyond structural changes, the plans feature updated athletic facilities, including a new softball field and track improvements, alongside district-wide upgrades to HVAC systems and accessibility.
Construction is slated for completion by the start of the 2027 school year, marking the first major bond project for the district in over 50 years.
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