Facility Updates

Welcome to the Facilities Updates webpage! Here, you’ll find the latest progress on key projects happening across Lakeville Area Schools. From school construction and solar installations to updates from our hardworking Facility, Maintenance, and Grounds teams, we’re proud to showcase the work that’s shaping our schools for the future.
Explore the categories below to see photo galleries, learn the reasons behind these projects and get updates as they unfold. If you have questions, be sure to visit the contact section to connect with the right team member.
Construction Updates
The Construction update highlights the various construction projects that took place over throughout the year across the district. From facility upgrades to aesthetic improvements, each project showcases the ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance our schools. The updates featured here reflect the district’s commitment to providing safe, modern, and welcoming environments for students, staff, and the community. By documenting these improvements, the website offers a clear view of the progress made and the thoughtful planning behind each enhancement.
Projects
- New Lights and Fans - Century Middle School
- Main Drain Pipe Replacement - Cherry View Elementary
- New Path to Playground - Christina Huddleston Elementary
- Concrete to Playground - Crystal Lake Education Center
- New Cafeteria Flooring - Eastview Elementary
- Bike Pad for Kids - Highview Elementary
- New Path to Playground - JFK Elementary
- Roof Replacement - JFK Elementary
- Auditorium Seating - Kenwood Trail Middle School
- Oil Tank Removal and New Chiller - Kenwood Trail Middle School
- Ball Field Path - Lakeville North High School
- New Concrete for Athletic Entrance - Lakeville North High School
- New Counselor Area - Lakeville North High School
- Stadium Handrail Install - Lakeville North High School
- Concrete Entrance Repairs - Lakeville South High School
- Gymnastics Floor Sanding and Recoating - Lakeville South High School
- New Cabinets and Carpet - Lakeview Elementary
- New Front Entrance Carpet - Lakeview Elementary
- New Media Center Carpet - Lakeview Elementary
- Locker Room Revitalization - McGuire Middle School
- New Fitness Center Carpet - McGuire Middle School
- Media Center Exterior Improvements - Oak Hills Elementary
- Grading Improvements - Orchard Lake Elementary
New Lights and Fans - Century Middle School
The gym at Century Middle School recently received an upgrade with new lights and fans installed to enhance the environment for students. These improvements provide brighter, more efficient lighting and better airflow, creating a more comfortable and well-lit space for all activities. This update helps ensure that students can enjoy the gym in a safer and more temperature controlled setting.
Main Drain Pipe Replacement - Cherry View Elementary
Cherry View Elementary experienced a cracked main drain pipe underground. The concrete was saw cut and removed to access and replace the damaged piping. Once the repairs were complete, new concrete was poured and allowed to cure. After replacing the carpet, the area looks as good as new—so much so that you would never guess it had been completely dug up while the students were away.
New Path to Playground - Christina Huddleston Elementary
The new path at Christina Huddleston Elementary has been designed to provide handicap accessibility to the playground. This thoughtful addition ensures that all students, regardless of mobility, can easily and safely reach the play area, promoting inclusivity and equal opportunities for outdoor fun and play.
Concrete to Playground - Crystal Lake Education Center
The new concrete at the CLEC playground was updated to ensure it is fully handicap accessible. This improvement makes the playground more inclusive, providing easier and safer access for students with disabilities. The upgraded concrete enhances both functionality and accessibility, allowing all students to enjoy the playground together.
New Cafeteria Flooring - Eastview Elementary
Eastview Elementary recently received an upgrade in its cafeteria with the installation of new LVT flooring, replacing the old carpet. This modern flooring not only enhances the overall appearance of the space, making it look cleaner and more inviting, but also makes cleanup much easier and more efficient for the staff. The update has truly improved both the look and functionality of the cafeteria.
Bike Pad for Kids - Highview Elementary
New Path to Playground - JFK Elementary
A new paved path was installed from the media center hallway to the playground, providing a safer and more accessible route for students. This improvement will help protect the surrounding grass from heavy foot traffic and reduce mud being tracked into the school. In addition, a large dip in the area was corrected during the installation, further enhancing safety and accessibility for all students and staff.
Roof Replacement - JFK Elementary
Auditorium Seating - Kenwood Trail Middle School
The auditorium underwent significant seating updates, resulting in increased capacity and improved accessibility. These renovations created additional seating space to accommodate more students comfortably, while also incorporating designated wheelchair-accessible spots. This thoughtful upgrade ensures that the auditorium is more inclusive and better suited to meet the needs of all students.
Oil Tank Removal and New Chiller - Kenwood Trail Middle School
Ball Field Path - Lakeville North High School
A new path was added to and from the baseball field at Lakeville North High School, providing a convenient and accessible route for students, staff, and visitors. This addition improves safety by offering a clear walkway, reducing foot traffic on the grass and helping to protect the surrounding landscape. The new path enhances overall accessibility to the baseball field, making it easier for everyone to enjoy the facilities.
New Concrete for Athletic Entrance - Lakeville North High School
New concrete was installed at the athletic entrance and around the campus of Lakeville North High School, effectively repairing all of the uneven and broken sidewalks. The athletic entrance was the biggest fix, as the uneven surface had created a significant tripping hazard. This update not only improves safety for students and visitors but also enhances the overall appearance and accessibility of the entrance area.
New Counselor Area - Lakeville North High School
The counselor area at Lakeville North High School underwent a complete restructuring, with an improved layout designed to enhance privacy and functionality. The updated space now offers more comfortable and confidential areas for private conversations and meetings, creating a welcoming environment for students and staff.
Stadium Handrail Install - Lakeville North High School
Concrete Entrance Repairs - Lakeville South High School
Gymnastics Floor Sanding and Recoating - Lakeville South High School
New Cabinets and Carpet - Lakeview Elementary
New Front Entrance Carpet - Lakeview Elementary
New Media Center Carpet - Lakeview Elementary
Locker Room Revitalization - McGuire Middle School
New Fitness Center Carpet - McGuire Middle School
Media Center Exterior Improvements - Oak Hills Elementary
Grading Improvements - Orchard Lake Elementary
Solar Installation
Lakeville Area Schools is adding solar to help power our schools and benefit our students and community now and into the future. Lakeville Area Schools is one of 45 school districts across the state to receive grants from the Minnesota Department of Commerce Solar for Schools Program (mn.gov/solar4schools) to install solar power.
The Solar for Schools grant covers a portion of the costs for Lakeville Area Schools to install solar panels on the rooftop of the schools in their district.
Benefits of the Solar for Schools Program
- Adding solar reduces energy costs, which are the second-highest cost category for schools.
- Students will have opportunities for real-time learning about solar power and careers in the growing clean energy economy.
- Our local economy benefits from investments made in expanding our energy infrastructure, and from adding clean energy jobs, like solar installations.
- Solar power helps reduce electricity-based greenhouse gas emissions.
- Solar power adds “homegrown” renewable sources of energy to our school and the state’s electrical grid, since Minnesota currently imports 100% of its fossil fuels.
Solar Array Installation Information
Click on the links below to see the solar array information by school regarding system performance, environmental benefits, and power and energy.
- Century Middle School
- Cherry View Elementary
- Eastview Elementary
- Highview Elementary
- JFK Elementary
- Kenwood Trail Middle School
- Lake Marion Elementary
- Lakeville North High School
- McGuire Middle School
- Orchard Lake Elementary
- Oak Hills Elementary
Century Middle School
Cherry View Elementary
Eastview Elementary
Highview Elementary
JFK Elementary
Kenwood Trail Middle School
Lake Marion Elementary
Lakeville North High School
McGuire Middle School
Orchard Lake Elementary
Oak Hills Elementary
Grounds Updates
The Grounds update highlights the various landscaping and outdoor improvement projects completed throughout the school year and summer across the district. From upgraded athletic fields to refreshed green spaces and enhanced outdoor learning areas, each project reflects our commitment to maintaining beautiful, functional, and welcoming school grounds. These updates demonstrate the district’s dedication to providing safe, sustainable, and inspiring outdoor environments for students, staff, and the community. By sharing these improvements, the website offers a clear view of the ongoing care and thoughtful planning that go into every enhancement to our school grounds.
Projects
- Outdoor Classroom - Christina Huddleston Elementary
- Main Entrance Revive - Eastview Elementary
- Drainage Fix - JFK Elementary
- Main Entrance Gravel - Lakeview Elementary
Outdoor Classroom - Christina Huddleston Elementary
Main Entrance Revive - Eastview Elementary
Drainage Fix - JFK Elementary
Main Entrance Gravel - Lakeview Elementary
Contact Information
Contact Information
Below is the contact information for our Operations, Facilities & Plant Planning, Grounds, Maintenance, and Custodial teams. These departments manage facility and construction projects for Lakeville Area Schools. Please contact them with any questions or concerns regarding areas that may need attention.
| Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Lucas Yoho | Executive Director of Operations | Lucas.Yoho@isd194.org |
| Bill Marquardt | Facilities & Plant Planning Manager | William.Marquardt@isd194.org |
| Mike Gallagher | Facilities & Plant Planning Project Coordinator | Michael.Gallagher@isd194.org |
| Melissa Gallagher | Custodial Services Supervisor | Melissa.Gallagher@isd194.org |
| Damien Nelson | Health, Safety & Security Manager | Damien.Nelson@isd194.org |
| Heidi Zerr | Operations Manager-Facilities |






















































































