Other Construction
Summer Construction Projects
Most school construction projects are funded by voter-approved capital levies. Additional funding may be provided by grants.
While major school construction projects — school replacement, modernization, and additions — take multiple years, smaller projects are scheduled during the summer break to avoid disruption to teaching and learning.
Often termed summer projects because of the timing, most of these projects are also referred to as systems projects because they involve part of the school building’s systems: heating and ventilation, safety, security, windows and doors, roofing, electrical or plumbing, playgrounds and other site improvements, exterior cladding (siding, painting, repairs), and seismic improvements for earthquake safety.
2027: Eckstein Middle School Athletic Field Lights
Project: Install of four 80-foot-tall lighting poles and associated mountings. Each pole will contain shielded LED light fixtures mounted to the top of the poles, as well one fixture mounted lower on the pole for safety lighting.
- Project funding: BEX VI
- Project manager: Conrad Plyler, caplyler@seattleschools.org
Community Meeting
There will be a community meeting to share information on the lighting with Eckstein neighbors on Thursday, Oct. 1, 5-6 p.m. in the Eckstein Library.
At the meeting, the project team will share information about the lighting project, including:
- How tall the light poles will be
- The type of lighting system that will be used, and
- The amount of light expected to reach beyond the school grounds.
2026: Ballard High School
Project: Replace existing track with new track surface.
- Project funding: BEX VI
- Complete
2025-26: B.F. Day Elementary School
Two-year Project: Repair concrete openings around windows; replace existing exterior windows.
- Project funding: 2025 BEX VI Capital Levy and 2019 BEX V Capital Levy
- Complete
2026-27: Bryant Elementary School
Two-year Project: Replace and/or refurbish exterior windows; install ceiling fans for classroom comfort.
- Project funding: 2022 BTA V Capital Levy and 2019 BEX V Capital Levy
- Project manager: Kristi Jones krjones@seattleschools.org
2026: Emerson Elementary School
Project: Make voluntary seismic improvements for earthquake safety.
- Project funding: BTA V
- Complete
2026: Graham Hill Elementary School
Project: Replace roof and make related improvements.
- Project funding: BTA V
- Project manager: Mark Emelko mmemelko@seattleschools.org
2026-27: Lawton Elementary School
Two-year project: Replace roof and make related improvements.
- Project funding: BTA V
- Project manager: Mark Emelko mmemelko@seattleschools.org
2026-2028: McGilvra Elementary School
Three-year project: Make exterior improvements to windows, doors, and masonry; make voluntary seismic improvements for earthquake safety.
- Project funding: BEX V
- Project manager: Amanda Fulford asfulford1@seattleschools.org
2026: Nino Cantu Southwest Athletic Complex
Project: Install new synthetic turf field and pad and new fencing at the Upper Softball Field
- Project funding: BEX VI and BTA V
- Project manager: Conrad Plyler
2026: Orca K-8 School at Whitworth
Project: Replace roof and make related improvements
- Project funding: BTA III
- Project manager: Mark Emelko mmemelko@seattleschools.org
2026-27: Rising Star Elementary School at AAA
Two-year project: Repair and/or replace exterior windows; make cladding improvements; add signage.
- Project funding: BTA V
- Project manager: Mark Emelko mmemelko@seattleschools.org
2026: Roosevelt High School
Project: Install new synthetic turf and pad; install new track surface.
- Project funding: BEX VI
- Complete
2026-27: Salmon Bay K-8 School at Monroe
Two-year project: Replace roof; make voluntary seismic upgrades to improve earthquake safety.
- Project funding: BEX VI
- Project manager: Mitch Kent makent@seattleschools.org
2026: Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Project: Replace three play structures and related ground surfaces; repair and seal asphalt; install new game lines and traffic garden to help students learn safe bicycling practices.
- Project funding: BEX VI
- Complete
2026: Van Asselt School Interim Site
Project: Install solar panels for electricity generation.
- Project funding: Grant from Washington State Department of Commerce
- Project manager: Brian Fabella brfabella@seattleschools.org
2026: View Ridge Elementary School
Project: Make voluntary seismic improvements for earthquake safety; upgrade electrical switch gear.
- Project funding: BTA V
- Project manager: Matisia Hollingsworth mchollingswo@seattleschools.org
2026: Whittier Elementary School
Project: Replace flat roof, phase 2
- Project funding: BTA V and a Washington State Distressed Schools Grant
- Project manager: Matisia Hollingsworth mchollingswo@seattleschools.org
You can also view projects from recent previous years.