Planning for the future begins with understanding the present. Over the past year, Teutopolis CUSD #50 has partnered with the Upchurch Group, a professional architectural and engineering firm, to conduct an in-depth review of each district building. Their assessment considered everything from structural integrity and mechanical systems to space utilization, accessibility, and projected enrollment growth.

The result is a clear picture of where our facilities stand today — and what it will take to meet the educational and safety standards our community expects in the years ahead. These findings, along with detailed cost models and early timeline projections, are helping district leaders evaluate possible next steps.

No final plan or proposal has been approved. The purpose of this process is to gather facts, explore options, and keep the community informed at every stage.

Future decisions will depend on ongoing board discussions, community feedback, and a careful balance between educational need, fiscal responsibility, and long-term sustainability.

As updates occur, this section will continue to grow — with summaries of next-phase studies, visual concepts from Upchurch Group, and any related board actions. Our goal is to ensure that when the time comes to make decisions about facilities, every resident understands the “why,” the “what,” and the “how” behind those discussions.