Alton High School to Restart Home-Building Program for Students

Students build future through construction trades program

OSKALOOSA — Students in Oskaloosa High School’s Construction Trades program are putting the final touches on this year’s house, gaining hands-on experience in nearly every phase of home construction under the guidance of instructor Dave Bower.

Alton High School to Restart Home-Building Program for Students

ALTON - The Alton High School Construction Trades class will resume its home-building program. In the next year, students in the AHS Construction Trades class will be building a house from the ground up. On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, community leaders gathered at 1 Woodland Hills Court in Alton, where the house will be located, for a groundbreaking ceremony. “I am just thrilled to be here with you to make an announcement and to celebrate the ret…

Alton High School Construction Trades Classes Restarts its Home Building Program – Construction Forum

Alton CUSD #11 will restart the Home Building Program for Construction Trades students at Alton High School as part of its expanded curriculum. A groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning at Woodland Hills Court in Alton marked the location where next year’s students will begin construction. This marks the return of the program after 20 years. During the 2025-2026 school year, Alton High School (AHS) students will move offsite and construct home…