Cheney schools combat overcrowding with construction

Can you have too much of a good thing? The Cheney School District was left wondering that this year as its enrollment numbers skyrocketed past earlier projections, making the ongoing school construction more vital than ever.

School officials watched as the district’s population continued to climb steadily throughout the year, reaching its peak last month. The district has added nearly 300 students to its rolls since the end of the last school year in June.

Enrollment at several local elementary schools has jumped significantly, including Sunset Elementary, which has increased from 384 students...