On Thursday, May 29 th Carolyn and Andy Platt represented Good Shepherd at the groundbreaking for Esperanza Academy’s new school which is due to open in the Fall 2026. The new building will allow the academy to expand from a middle school for girls to a K-8 school and to move from an old crowded building to a beautiful 21st century school.
In the presentations at the ground breaking ceremony several speakers mentioned the positive impact the new building will have on revitalization of downtown Lawrence. The mayor and many council members were there along with families and other supporters.
The new Esperanza Academy will be the only girls K-8, tuition-free school in the country!