As the cold winter months approach, contractors on the job at the Monticello schools addition are working to get what will become the new gymnasium enclosed.

The district is amid a two-year-long addition and Dr. Vic Zimmerman says the gymnasium and auditorium remodel are the highlights. With still office and classroom renovations to follow, he says it is aggressive but hopes the community will like what they see when it's all said and done.

Dr. Zimmerman indicates it didn't take long to get the walls of the gym up. He says the weather has cooperated and allowed them to make progress.

The spring production planned for February is planning to be held in the renovated auditorium. Dr. Zimmerman is also hoping 20-plus renovated classrooms will be in use next year.