St. Acutis Middle School construction ahead of schedule

GRAND FORKS — Construction of St. Acutis Middle School is proceeding months ahead of schedule. The building s foundation is laid and the beams of the structure are visible to all who drive past the site. Sara Dudley, president of All Saints Catholic Schools Network, told the Grand Forks Herald that it could be complete as early as October. When we first started the process, we anticipated the building would be turned over to us in January 2028, she said. Because we have had a relatively nice summer weather-wise, now it s October. When complete, the school will become the third institution that makes up All Saint Catholic Schools. St. Michael s and Holy-Family-Saint Mary s, which both serve elementary students, are also part of the network. Dudley said the $13 million project is 78% funded, with most of that money coming from local donors. The average pledge is about $16,000, she said. The top floor of St. Michael s — located across the street from th