Sand Springs students start new school year after summer renovations | Back To School [Video]

SAND SPRINGS, Okla. — Teachers in Sand Springs stood outside waving students in for the first day of school.

“It’s a really exciting day for all of us the kids, teachers, myself and staff. We’re just really looking forward to getting the kids back in the room and seeing the changes,” said Jay Rotert, elementary school principal. 

Rotert explained they repainted and created a new office area over the summer.

“The kids get to see a school with a traditional look on the outside and a brand new look on the inside,” said Rotert.

The elementary school is just one building with a few changes.

Superintendent Sherry Durkee says Sand Springs is making their administration building ADA accessible. They plan to renovate the press box at the high school stadium and they will build a new 7th and 8th grade center at Clyde Boyd Middle School.

“Here at Sand Springs …