Suttons Bay Public Schools Gets Moving On Campus Revamp
By Art Bukowski | June 3, 2026
After years of discussion, it’s officially the start of a new era at Suttons Bay Public Schools.
The district on Tuesday hosted a “demolition and construction ceremony” to mark the tear down of more than 55,000 square feet of unused space on the north end of campus and the eventual construction of new amenities (and many more unseen upgrades).
It’s the start of large-scale and long-discussed work to “right-size” the district, though Superintendent Casey Petz much prefers the term “modernize.” Regardless, he’s glad to see the day arrive.
“This is what our kids deserve: A modern campus that is uniquely designed to the needs we have right now for our …
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