Kolter Strong

Hundreds of Kolter Elementary School families gathered at the site where their old school once stood to get a sneak peek at the new building. Many wore red and blue shirts that said: “Hurricanes are strong. Kolter is stronger” or held white paper fans that said: “Consider me a big fan of the new Kolter Elementary.” The school is set to reopen next summer after being destroyed by Hurricane Harvey. Kolter principal Julie Dickinson said, “Over and over, what we proved is that who we are is much bigger than anything Mother Nature can bring our way and much bigger than any building.” Attendees – including the family of Jennie Katherine Kolter, the school’s namesake – used bright blue paint pens to sign a large silver construction beam that will be featured on the campus once the new school is completed. Pictured is fifth grader Haylee Frenzel signing the beam.

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