BOND CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

It’s been a busy month for our construction teams, with some bond-funded projects nearing completion and others just getting started. Thank you to our voters for approving our School Construction Bond in 2019!

Elementary #19 (Fall 2024)

Construction crews plan to break ground soon on our 19th Elementary School and look to have it completed in the fall of 2024. The 68,000-square-foot building will house about 500 students. The new school will be located in the Lipoma Firs Community.

Graham-Kapowsin High School Expansion (Fall 2023)

Construction continues on the Graham-Kapowsin High School expansion project. The 33,000-square-foot expansion is adding a new classroom wing, an auxiliary gym and weight room, along with a larger commons area and administrative spaces. This fall, GKHS will also be home to a new School-Based Health Clinic, the construction of which is being funded through a congressional award.

New Naches Trail Elementary (Fall 2023)

Construction on the New Naches Trail Elementary School is still on schedule for its completion this fall. The 77,000-square foot school will house 41 general classrooms.

Evergreen Elementary Expansion (2025)

In 2024, the old Naches Trail Elementary will become home to the Evergreen Elementary staff and students while the renovation and expansion of their school takes place. The Evergreen Elementary project will expand and modernize the current building, which was originally built in 1979. The final version of the Educational Specifications was recently approved by the School Board.

New Bethel High School (Fall 2026)

Construction on the New Bethel High School project is anticipated to begin in early 2024. The construction timeline is 27 months, with an anticipated opening in the fall of 2026, subject to permitting.