25 years ago November 14, 2001 Work on new school ahead of schedule — Within a couple of weeks, USD 250 patrons will be able to see Meadowlark Elementary School rising out of the ground at 20th and Home Streets. Architect Gary Jackson said by the first week of December, there should be “something up in the air.” Work on the new school is proceeding somewhat ahead of schedule. Concrete floor pouring will be completed by next week, and the mason is pushing the electricians and plumbers along..