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Construction Trades
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Students Build Tiny Home, Big Opportunities at Logan High School
Students designed the tiny home and are
now constructing it from the ground up. They
will gain real-world experience in framing,
electrical work, plumbing, roofing, siding,
finish carpentry, and ADA accessibility.
“This project gives students the chance to
build something with big, positive impacts,”
said Ryan Schreiner, technology education
teacher at Logan High School. “They’re learn-
ing technical skills, teamwork, responsibility,
and pride in their work. When our kids see a
structure they built with their own hands from
the ground up, that experience sticks with range of careers available in the skilled trades.
them.” When construction is complete, the tiny
Students will work alongside educa- home will take on a second life as a hands-on
tors and community trades professionals who learning space for students in special educa-
will share expertise in all areas of the project. tion programs across the district. Students in
The collaboration will connect students with grades 6–12 from Logan and Central high
local industry while helping them see the wide schools and Logan and Longfellow middle
schools will use the space to practice indepen-
dent living skills such as cooking, budgeting,
home maintenance, and daily routines in a
realistic environment.
Nick Marcou lessons that reach far beyond the classroom.
Communications Coordinator Students in Logan’s Building and Con- The project will leave something lasting
School District of La Crosse struction program have started work on a well after graduation: a place built by students,
for students, where learning continues long
Inside the construction lab at Logan fully functional tiny home that will serve as a after the final nail is set.
High School, students measure, cut, and lift hands-on learning experience in skilled trades
the frame of what will soon become some- and a future training space for students build-
thing much bigger than a school project — a ing independent living skills. The project is
tiny home built by students, for students, with made possible through a Gold Star Grant from lacrosseschools.org
the La Crosse Public Education Foundation.
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