Cordova's 71-year-old school to be replaced with state-of-the-art facility opening in 2026

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ALL RIGHT. THANKS SO MUCH, TAYLOR. EXCITING DEVELOPMENTS THIS MIDDAY IN WALKER COUNTY AS SCHOOL OFFICIALS BREAK GROUND ON A BRAND NEW SCHOOL IN CORDOVA. THAT’S WHERE WE FIND WVTM 13 S MYA CALEB RIGHT NOW AND MYA. HOW ARE THEY FEELING ABOUT THE BRAND NEW SPACE? WELL, SARAH, JUST BEHIND ME. CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY ON THE NEW CORDOVA ELEMENTARY CAMPUS AFTER 71 YEARS, TEACHERS, STAFF AND STUDENTS OF CORDOVA ELEMENTARY WILL HAVE A NEW HOME. A NEW CAMPUS HAS BEEN A PRIORITY FOR THE SUPERINTENDENT OF WALKER COUNTY SCHOOLS FOR A FEW YEARS, BUT FUNDING PREVENTED THE PROJECT FROM PROGRESSING UNTIL NOW. ISSUES WITH ELECTRICAL WIRING PLAGUED THE STUDENTS AND STAFF AT CORDOVA ELEMENTARY, BUT THIS PROBLEM WILL BE REMEDIED WITH STATE OF THE ART TECHNOLOGY ON THE NEW CAMPUS. THIS BUILDING IS 71 YEARS OLD. IT’S THE OLDEST BUILDING WE HAVE IN THE WALKER COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM, AND WE ARE SO THANKFUL THAT WE’RE ABLE TO PROVIDE THIS STATE OF THE ART EDUCATION SET UP WITH A STATE OF THE ART BUILDING, ODENVILLE GLADYS. WALKER COUNTY SCHOOLS HAS A QUICK TURNAROUND FOR THE PROJECT, AS THEY’RE AIMING TO HAVE STUDENTS AND STAFF IN THE SCHOOL BY AUGUST 2026. LI

Walker County School officials have broken ground on a new Cordova Elementary School, set to open by August 2026.The new campus will replace the building currently in use, which has faced issues with electrical wiring."This building is 71 years old, it's the oldest building we have in the school system and we are so thankful that we're able to provide this state of the art education and set up with a state of the art building," said Walker County Schools Superintendent Dennis Willingham.>> YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Community coverage from WVTM 13The superintendent has prioritized this project for years, but funding delays hindered progress until now.The new facility will feature state-of-the-art technology, providing a modern learning environment for students and staff.The community is excited about the development, which promises to enhance educational opportunities in Cordova.>> FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

CORDOVA, Ala. —

Walker County School officials have broken ground on a new Cordova Elementary School, set to open by August 2026.

The new campus will replace the building currently in use, which has faced issues with electrical wiring.

"This building is 71 years old, it's the oldest building we have in the school system and we are so thankful that we're able to provide this state of the art education and set up with a state of the art building," said Walker County Schools Superintendent Dennis Willingham.

>> YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD: Community coverage from WVTM 13

The superintendent has prioritized this project for years, but funding delays hindered progress until now.

The new facility will feature state-of-the-art technology, providing a modern learning environment for students and staff.

The community is excited about the development, which promises to enhance educational opportunities in Cordova.

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