In November 2024, our community approved a $54 million capital referendum for the Unified School District of Antigo. A portion of the funds will be used to build a brand-new elementary school building, John H. Bradley Elementary School.
Construction on John H. Bradley Elementary began in August 2025, with an anticipated completion date of December 1, 2026. This page will be updated regularly as work progresses. Please check back for the most recent updates!
DECEMBER 2025
Structural steel has been installed in the main corridor between the gymnasium and the library. Wood and cold-formed roof trusses will be installed in the coming weeks. Roofing work in the Commons is underway and expected to be completed soon. Most recently, masonry work has begun on the east wall of the library, with crews working under tented enclosures due to the cold weather.
Wood-timber trusses are being installed in the main corridor, with cold-formed roof trusses to follow. An air and vapor barrier is being applied to the gym building in preparation for the masonry veneer installation. Inside the building, the first round of painting is underway in mechanical areas to coat the walls prior to equipment installation.
Steel joists and decking are being installed for the Commons area, giving shape to one of the school’s central gathering spaces. Masonry work is also advancing steadily, and the elevator shaft has been fully completed. In Area A, concrete pads for mechanical equipment have been poured, and roofing installation is underway in that section of the structure.
The final concrete foundation walls are nearly complete, and the slab on grade in the commons area is scheduled to be poured this week. In the gym, steel joists and acoustical decking have been installed, and roof blocking is underway in preparation for roof installation.
