Seattle Public Colleges: Building Begins This Summer season

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06/18/2021

Construction projects start this summer

Two years of planning work paid off this summer, because the start of several large construction projects is big.

There are three replacement projects for primary schools that are supposed to last two years. Phase II of the modernization of a grammar school will take place in the course of the next year. In addition, three school expansion projects with a term of one year and a project to replace several systems in a school building are planned. At the end of the school year, several smaller projects are finally started, which are traditionally carried out during the summer holidays.

Replacement projects

All three schools have sustainable design features that work towards the district’s net zero energy goals and eliminate the use of fossil fuels. Geothermal energy and energy-efficient LED lighting reduce energy consumption. Each school is being built to allow solar panels to be installed in the future.

Kimball Elementary School: The existing building will be replaced by a new three-story school. The new school building has been carefully designed to blend in with the neighborhood, with the exterior colors chosen to reflect the natural elements of the school grounds.

The first phase of this project will start in mid-July. The portable devices and most of the building are being demolished in preparation for construction. The new school will open in September 2023.

Kimball Elementary will move to the interim location at Van Asselt School, 7201 Beacon Ave. for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years. S., published.

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Primary School Nordtor: The existing building will be replaced by a new two-story school. The school is designed as a place where students and families feel they belong.

In June, the first work on the installation of geothermal wells began. The new school will open in September 2023 and construction will be completed in December 2023

Northgate Elementary School will remain on the site during construction. The new school building is being built on the school premises. As soon as the new building is occupied, the old building will be torn down and new playgrounds will be built. Upon completion, the school will be renamed the James Baldwin Elementary School. This name was chosen by the school community.

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Viewlands Primary School: The existing building will be replaced by a new multi-storey school building. The new building will be infused with nature, outdoor learning and natural light. It has been carefully designed to blend in with the neighborhood and recognize its unique location next to Carkeek Park.

Work will start in early July. The new school will open in September 2023.

Viewlands Elementary will be relocated to the interim site of the John Marshall School, 520 NE Ravenna Boulevard, for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years.

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Lincoln High School: This project is the second part of the Lincoln High School modernization project. It includes voluntary seismic improvements to the east buildings on campus. The restaurant’s gym, changing rooms, auditorium, performing arts center and Vocational and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms will be renovated.

Work started in June. The project areas are expected to open in autumn 2022.

Classes will remain on campus during the 2021/22 school year.

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School expansions

West Seattle Elementary School: An extension and renovations provide more space in the classroom and reduce the rush. A two-story extension adds 12 new classrooms and rooms for group learning. The library is being relocated and expanded, and a newly designed entrance to a secure entrance hall provides additional security. The existing classrooms and administration offices will be furnished with new colors, carpets and new technology.

This project starts in July. The expanded school will open in September 2022.

The West Seattle Elementary will be relocated to the Schmitz Park School interim site at 5000 SW Spokane Street for the 2021/22 school year.

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Madison Middle School: A new two-story extension on the north side of the school will include six classrooms, two science rooms and study support rooms. All classrooms will be fitted with large windows that let in natural light. The supplement will reduce the overcrowding. After construction, all mobile classrooms will be removed.

Work on the extension will start this summer. In the summer of 2022, the upgrading of the sports field with new artificial turf and sports field lighting will begin. The extension will open in September 2022.

The school community will remain on site during the school year 2021/22.

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Primary school Leschi: A two-story extension will include four new classrooms to reduce overcrowding. It will be built on the north side of the school. A secure entrance area is created by changing the administrative area and the main doors. By building the classroom, the preschool can return to school.

Work will start in mid-July. The extension will open in September 2022.

The school community and childcare will remain on site during the school year 2021/22.

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Further projects from summer 2021

Cascade parent partnership: Work on the North Queen Anne School is also due to begin to modernize the building to better meet the needs of the Cascade Parent Partnership.

During the 2021-22 school year, the Cascade Parent Partnership will take place at the interim location of the John Marshall School, 520 NE Ravenna Boulevard.

Summer projects: In addition to the major projects with a term of one year or longer, several projects are started that can be carried out during the summer break. Funding for these projects comes from capital donations approved by Seattle voters.

  • Alder Academy: Technology and furniture installation for five new classrooms
  • Ballard High School: Masonry restoration
  • Boren STEM K-8: Heating upgrades
  • Capacity projects: Conversion of existing rooms into general education classrooms Emerson Elementary School, John Marshall School, Pathfinder K-8, and Rainier View Elementary School
  • Professional and technical training: Nursing Skills Center moved from West Seattle High School to Franklin High School
  • Early learning: Modifications at Cascadia Primary School for early learning
  • Franklin High School: Renewal of the gym roof with associated masonry repairs and earthquake improvements
  • Gatewood Elementary School: Playground improvements
  • Elementary school hay: Playground improvements
  • Haselwolf K-8: Installation of a new artificial turf field
  • John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence: Upgrades to the central kitchen
  • Lafayette Primary School: seismic improvements, sprinklers, and heating and ventilation upgrades
  • Lowell Elementary School: Modifications for the school health clinic
  • McClure Middle School: seismic improvements and upgrades for science classrooms (2 summer project)
  • McGilvra Elementary School: Artificial turf replacement and new flagpole
  • Nordstrand Primary School: Earthquake improvements, replacement of the external doors and upgrades of the heating and ventilation system (2-summer project)
  • NOVA at the Horace Mann School: Conversions for a new school health clinic
  • Nutritional Services: Make changes for new hospitality equipment Blaine K-8, Decatur Elementary School, Franklin High School, Green Lake Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School, North Beach Elementary School, and Salmon Bay K-8.
  • Laptops: mobile relocation for additional capacity Van Asselt School Intermediate location and Schmitz Park School Intermediate location
  • Roxhill School: seismic improvements
  • Special education: structural changes Aki Kurose Middle School and Garfield High Schooll to meet the needs of special education programs
  • View Ridge Elementary School: Playground improvements
  • Washington Middle School: seismic improvements (2 summer project)

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