It may not look like it from the outside, but Clay Central/Everly's former 7-12 grade building is undergoing some big changes.

The facility is getting new life thanks to Guardian Education and Athletic Services (GEA), a non-profit firm planning to open a post-secondary program for athletes who wish to continue both their athletic and education careers. The school district officially signed over the deed in October and renovation work got underway immediately.

GEA co-founder Brent Koppie said rarely a day goes by without somebody doing something at the school.

"It was a well-maintained build...