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School Design and Construction

SPS Construction Projects

Most school design and construction at Seattle Public Schools is funded by local, voter-approved capital levies. Other funding sources include Distressed Schools Grants from the state of Washington and the state School Construction Assistance Program.

Major construction projects, such as replacement buildings or major modernization/historic renovations, continue over multiple years.

Smaller projects are usually scheduled for summer months to reduce disruption to teaching and learning. These summer projects include safety and security projects, seismic upgrades, building systems repairs or replacement, and roofing projects.

Current Major Projects

Construction is underway for replacement of Rainier Beach High School.

Construction began summer 2022 on an addition and modernization at Van Asselt School so that it can better serve as an interim site for schools that are undergoing major construction projects.

Construction began summer 2021 on replacement of three elementary schools: Kimball, Northgate, and Viewlands, and addition and other improvements at West Seattle Elementary School. 

Planning is underway for replacement of Mercer International Middle School, replacement of Alki Elementary School plus modernization of the school’s gym, replacement of John Rogers Elementary School, and modernization and an addition at Montlake Elementary School.

Learn more about construction projects currently underway or in planning 

Planning for Future Projects

Planning begins soon for school replacement projects for Aki Kurose Middle School and Sacajawea Elementary School. A future levy will included funds for construction of those two projects.

Learn more about future construction projects funded by the Building Excellence V (BEX V) Capital Levy, which was approved by Seattle voters in February 2019.

Recently Completed Projects

Learn about recently completed construction projects funded by Building Excellence IV (BEX IV) Capital Levy and the Buildings, Technology, and Academics IV (BTA IV) Capital Levy. These projects include school replacements, modernization of school buildings, and additions.