Bond Project Update: June 2024
Thank you, voters!
New Bethel High
Construction on the New Bethel High School broke ground in March! The timeline for the project is currently 27 months.
Expedition Elementary
Construction crews are making amazing progress on our newest bond-funded school, Expedition Elementary. The 66,000-square-foot building, which will be located in the Lipoma Firs Community, will house about 500 students in 27 general classrooms and various shared spaces when it opens this fall.
Recently, the School Board toured the building to see the progress and hear from the construction team.
Evergreen Elementary Expansion
The much needed expansion of Evergreen Elementary is underway! This project will add 10,000 square feet to the school, which will include eight additional classrooms and a new commons.
The main part of the construction will take place once school gets out for the summer. The old Naches Trail Elementary will become home to the Evergreen Elementary staff and students for the 2024/25 school year while the renovation and expansion of their school takes place.
Cedarcrest Middle School
We have completed the selection process for the Cedardrest Middle School Renovation & Expansion project. The School Board approved BCRA, Inc. of Tacoma to perform the architectural services.
Facility Advisory Committee Recommendations
The Facility Advisory Committee has been studying and evaluating the overall condition of the district’s facilities and needs for projected growth. The committee is made up of parents, community members, business owners, school and district staff, as well as School Board members. The final committee recommendations included a new elementary school, the expansion/modernization of five other schools, security and safety improvements, as well as field, turf and track improvements. The board will explore the recommendations in a study session later this summer. These recommendations will become the basis for any possible capital levy or bond measures that may be necessary to accommodate for projected growth, safety and security, and/or athletic improvements.
