100-year-old Hilltop School building in Cedar Springs to be torn down

100-year-old Hilltop School building in Cedar Springs to be torn down

The Cedar Springs School Board voted Thursday night to demolish the century-old Hilltop School and convert the site to green space.The unused school building has been surrounded by fencing since July due to falling debris. The structure has remained vacant since summer 2024. District officials cited financial concerns in their decision. Renovation costs were estimated between $20 million and $25 million to restore the building to a usable facili…