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Rainier Beach Groundbreaking

Rainier Beach students, families, staff and community came together for a groundbreaking celebration on Sept. 23.

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North Queen Anne School Blackboard

Construction workers found a peek into history when a demolition team uncovered a surprise hidden behind a wall at North Queen Anne School.

Levies Oversight Committee Application

Capital Projects and Planning Department is seeking qualified individuals to apply for an opening on the BEX and BTA Oversight Committee.

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Frantz Coe Elementary School Addition Complete

A construction project to build an addition at Frantz Coe Elementary is complete. The new classrooms and other spaces are now in use by the school.

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Construction Begins on Seven Projects

Projects to replace the school buildings at Kimball Elementary School, Northgate Elementary School, and Viewlands Elementary School started this summer and will be complete in time for the 23-24 school year. Seismic improvements have begun for the east buildings at Lincoln High School. Work began on the modernization…

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Building Tune Ups

Special Team Tests and Tunes Up School Buildings for Energy Efficiency Heating and ventilation (HVAC) systems in SPS facilities have always been a high priority and remain the current focus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SPS also regularly tests all building systems to make sure they function properly. Building Tune…

Rainier Beach High School Construction Updates

Rainier Beach High School Construction Updates On Wednesday September 16, the City of Seattle voted against designating the current Rainier Beach High School building as a landmarked structure, allowing for the construction of a new school building. In the 2019 Building Excellence V (BEX V) levy, Seattle voters approved funding…