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New Whittier Elementary School building dedicated

The Boise school has 25 classrooms for grades kindergarten through sixth.

BOISE, Idaho — A new elementary school has been dedicated in Boise.

The ribbon-cutting for Whittier Elementary's new building took place Thursday afternoon.

It's 68,000 square feet with two stories -- featuring 25 classrooms for kindergarten through sixth grade, as well as a preschool classroom, library, gym, cafeteria, and music room.

The project was funded through the Boise School District bond that voters approved in 2017.

"We have been waiting for a really long time. We've gone through a lot of challenges during the construction process, but it has all been worth it," said Principal Fernanda Brendefur.

A portion of the old Whittier school building is being retained and remodeled for a new community center.

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