After careful consideration, the District is planning to create an Elementary School that consists of all new construction. Discussions regarding the location of a new building, design for a new building, and plans for the old building all began in 2024. 

As we provide outstanding learning opportunities for our youngest Lion Learners, our instructional spaces at the elementary level need to support our students and educators. The current elementary building has infrastructure systems that need to be replaced and the learning spaces require enhancement to support our students and programs. After the past decade of increased enrollment, expanded classroom spaces are a necessity. Additionally, the current Elementary School was not originally built for this age-group of students, and areas are becoming too outdated for repairs. 

The new elementary school is expected to be located where the current bus garage and maintenance building is located. It will continue to serve students in grades K-2 and is being designed to hold enough classrooms to support full-day kindergarten. Additionally, the plans will support learning spaces for all of the programs and services that we provide and want to provide to our Lion Learners. The design of the new building focuses on innovation, safety, and developmental appropriateness.

Ground-breaking is anticipated in Spring 2026 with a construction period lasting approximately 30 months.

The purpose of constructing a new building for our youngest Lion Learners is two-fold: 1) to address the increasing enrollment in our District and 2) to address the current outdated Elementary School facility. A new early childhood K-2 facility will provide a modern, safe, and engaging learning environment for our youngest students, ensuring they have the best possible start to their educational journey.