The Annex plays a vital role in supporting both school operations and community programming every day of the year. The Annex houses several essential district functions, including the operations department, technology repair services, and the district copy center. The building also serves as a central meeting space for district-wide professional development, insurance consortium meetings, and state-level gatherings.
For students, the Annex is home to multiple athletic programs, including wrestling, baseball, softball, and golf. These teams rely on the facility for daily practices and training. Beyond school use, the Annex is regularly utilized by youth sports organizations, Parks and Recreation programs, Safety Land, and summer camps. The building also provides valuable storage space for furniture, band uniforms, and equipment, and is used throughout the year for student testing.
Because of this wide range of uses, the facility is occupied by multiple groups nearly every day. If the property were sold, the district would lose a flexible space that could be critical during emergencies, building repairs, or enrollment changes. Demolishing a structure of this size would also come with significant financial costs.
For these reasons, the Annex remains an important asset that supports educational programming, operational efficiency, and community partnerships — both now and in the future.