CLINTON—Judging from the bright smiles of the little Clinton Cougars on Friday afternoon, the future of the school district is bright, according to Clinton School Board President Sheri Mullooly.

School board members, Superintendent Jim Brewer, the Cougars mascot, construction workers and lots of kindergarteners gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony for the addition and renovation to the existing middle school at 115 Milwaukee St., which will be named Clinton Elementary School, following the upgrades.

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