A groundbreaking ceremony is held to celebrate the start of renovations at Oakwood Elementary School in Oshkosh, April 17, 2026. PC: Fox 11 Online
OSHKOSH, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — Two Oshkosh elementary schools are getting makeovers.
A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday to celebrate the start of construction at Oakwood Elementary School. Another event will take place May 8 to kick off work at Franklin Elementary School.
It’s part of the second phase of the Oshkosh Area School District’s long-range facilities plan, which features major expansion and renovation projects at both schools, supported by a successful capital referendum in April 2025. The projects will include new academic wings and larger gymnasiums, as well as air conditioning.
Officials say the goal is to improve services for students, address aging buildings and save money on operations through building consolidation.
“Oakwood has a growing track record of academic excellence, and that success is built on high expectations and the warm, nurturing environment that our staff and families provide every day,” said Oakwood Elementary School Principal Susan Martin. “This groundbreaking marks an exciting new chapter. We aren’t changing the heart of Oakwood — we are simply giving that heart more room to grow.”
This investment represents our commitment to ensuring that the high level of achievement our students are reaching today continues for the next hundred years.
OASD Superintendent Bryan Davis added, “We know that Oakwood holds a special, unique place in the heart of this neighborhood. For decades, we’ve had students really have Oakwood be the second home for many families, a landmark for neighbors and a foundation for thousands of young lives.”
By investing in this expansion and renovation, we’re honored to maintain that history and make sure that it improves by having the school remain to be a pillar of our neighborhood.
Construction is also beginning at Carl Traeger Elementary School, which includes the addition of four kindergarten classrooms. These expansions will allow each school to serve up to 600 students.
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