Celebrating the Ribbon Cutting of McLaughlin Academy’s New Gymnasium

Williams Company was honored to be part of the grand opening ribbon-cutting for Polk County Public Schools’ McLaughlin Academy for Excellence! Our Senior Project Manager, Matt Akins, delivered a heartfelt speech on the pride we feel in contributing to this vibrant addition to the McLaughlin campus. The new 28,373-square-foot gymnasium will not only support all of McLaughlin’s athletic programs but also serve as a community meeting space and a hurricane shelter for Polk County. Designed with the future in mind, this addition includes locker rooms, a weight room, a training room, and offices, making it a fantastic resource as McLaughlin transitions to include high school students. We’re excited to see this facility empower both students and the community for years to come!