Ashley Kontnier
Dripping Springs ISD broke ground on its new Adult Transition Services (18+ Program) Center, located adjacent to the Sycamore Springs campus, Thursday, Nov. 13.
The 18+ Program serves special education students 18 to 22 years old, who have met graduation requirements, but require continued services for job, self-help and/or independent living skills.
Board of Trustees president Stefani Reinold, left, trustee Shanda DeLeon, vice president Dr. Mary Jane Hetrick, trustee Kim Cousins, superintendent Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz and trustees Rob McClelland and Tricia Quintero and secretary Olivia Barnard break ground on the Adult Transition Services Center.
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Current members of the program toss dirt to break ground for the new facility, which is scheduled to begin construction in January 2026 and be completed before the 2026-27 school year. The 18+ Program serves special education students 18 to 22 years old, who have met graduation requirements, but require continued services for job, self-help and/or independent living skills.
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Student Luke Gonzales thanks the crowd for coming to the ceremony. “Thank you all for coming to this groundbreaking and for supporting the 18+ Program. It takes an entire community working together to make things like this happen. It is because [of] your interest and the support to this program [that it] continues to grow,” he said.
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Pictured, students in the 18+ Program cheer during the event, alongside director of Special Services Brook Roberts, front.
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Student Chloe Stokes leads attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance, with the help of superintendent Dr. Holly Morris-Kuentz.
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