Bond Project Update: July 2023

Thank you to our voters for approving our School Construction Bond in 2019, and thank you for your patience as we continue to build schools during a very challenging time. Global supply chain issues and workforce shortages have continuously caused delays in construction projects around the world. Good planning on our part has helped us navigate many of these problems. We have extended our pre-construction phases, worked with contractors to order essential materials as early as possible, and are working closely with the county to plan ahead and put our best efforts forward to get past any known obstacles in the construction process. Here are the latest updates on the five biggest projects we have currently underway.

New Naches Trail Elementary

The 77,000-square foot school will soon house 41 general classrooms! This new, larger school will allow us to work towards accommodating projected growth in the area.

Evergreen Elementary Expansion

Once the New Naches Trail is complete, 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.

Elementary #19

Construction crews have broken ground on our 19th Elementary School! The 68,000-square-foot building will house about 500 students and will be located in the Lipoma Firs Community.

Graham-Kapowsin High School Expansion

Construction is wrapping up 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. GKHS will also soon be home to a new School-Based Health Clinic, the construction of which is being funded through a congressional award.

New Bethel High School

Construction on the New Bethel High School project is anticipated to begin in 2024, subject to permitting. Once started, the construction timeline is 27 months. There will be an Open House for this project in September, 2023. More information will be sent to families and community members closer to the event.