The 2021-22 school year will give a Piatt County school district its first opportunity to maximize its renovated buildings.

Monticello schools over roughly the last two years have renovated significant portions of its high school building improving classrooms and adding a new gymnasium. Superintendent Dr. Vic Zimmerman says it's exciting to be able to look forward to getting to maximize the improvements.

Teachers return to the buildings today and students will be coming back on the 18th.

Dr. Zimmerman is excited for the students of the district to be able to take advantage of 21st-century appropriate classrooms and learning settings. It was nearly a decade getting to where they are but they are glad finally have the environment kids need to succeed.