construction projects
More to Come
The 14 projects now complete or underway represent great strides toward necessary updates in learning environments in our district.
A true quest for excellence means reviewing the entire district landscape. Highline recently contracted with an architectural firm to evaluate the physical condition of every facility. Using guidelines set by the state Superintendant of Public Instruction, a recent report stated other facilities clearly require attention.
Bonds passed in 2002 and 2006 funded the completion of 14 quality schools; now community input will be sought to prioritize the next projects. A new bond measure must pass to provide resources to continue the progress and replace or improve more aging facilities.
Construction Continues on new Marvista and Parkside Elementary Schools
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| Concete being poured at the new Parkside Elementary site . (10/9/2008) |
Site work has begun at the new Marvista elementary site.
During construction, Marvista will be located in it's current building, while Parkside will be located at 440 South 186th Street, Burien WA 98148..
The new schools will be welcoming students and staff in September 2009.
Shorewood Elementary Grand Opening Celebration
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| Principal Deborah Holcomb addresses the gathering while Superintendent John Welch, Board Member Sili Savusa, and Bill Chaput, Principal of Hutterball & Oremus Architecture look on. |
Hundreds of community and familiy members joined staff and students of Shorewood Elementary as they proudly celebrated their new facility on September 19. Principal Debroah Holcomb emceed a program with photos and stories of life at Shorewood - from the old school, through demolition and construction, to the beautiful new learning space. Students and staff led tours of the building and shared dinner with their visitors, courtesy of Hutteball & Oremus Architecture and Berschauer Phillips Construction.
Midway Elementary Grand Opening Celebration
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Students, families, staff, and community members joined together to celebrate another successful construction project for Highline Public Schools - Midway Elementary. Principal Ben Gauyan and Educational Assistant Karen Kovach emceed the event in both English and Spanish.Superintendent John Welch thanked the community for their support of Midway and invited families to partner with the school in helping prepare all students for college, career, and citizenship. He also praised the Port of Seattle and state legislators for their work in garnering funding for Midway's noise mitigation features.
Following the dedication program, TCF Architecture and Berschauer Phillips Construction hosted a barbeque dinner for the community.
