Principal Al Lipke with the elevator in the new addition. The elevator is one of the handicapped-accessible features of the new building. Jackson USA Signal/Mark Evans
Cafeteria workers turned out a fresh batch of cookies in the sparkling new St. Paul kitchen. Jackson USA Signal/Mark Evans
The new office is wide open and offers staff members lots of room to operate. Jackson USA Signal/Mark Evans
Things had been too hectic for Principal Al Lipke to unpack by the time classes began in the new building Wednesday. Jackson USA Signal/Mark Evans
Students seemed pleased as they roamed the bright new halls of St. Paul Wednesday. Jackson USA Signal/Mark Evan
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