Improvements in Our Schools
If approved, the Neighborhood School Improvements and Safety Upgrades bond measure would replace or renovate 11 aging neighborhood schools. It would also provide basic improvements across the school district; expand quality learning and teaching environments; and make health, safety and security upgrades.
Take a look at the specific improvements individual schools would receive as well as what other school district sites students could access to engage with career and technical education.
Elementary Schools
- Arlington
- Birney
- Blix
- Boze
- Browns Point
- Bryant
- Crescent Heights
- DeLong
- Downing
- Edison
- Fawcett
- Fern Hill
- Franklin
- Geiger
- Grant
- Jefferson
- Larchmont
- Lister
- Lowell
- Lyon
- Manitou Park
- Mann
- Northeast Tacoma
- Point Defiance
- Reed
- Roosevelt
- Sheridan
- Sherman
- Skyline
- Stafford
- Stanley
- Travis
- Wainwright
- Washington
- Whitman
- Whittier
Arlington
- Recent school replacement. No building improvements needed.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning.
Birney
- Recent school replacement. No building improvements needed.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning.
Blix
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
- Portable improvements (to include installation, upgrades or replacement as needed)
Boze
- Recent school replacement. No building improvements needed.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning.
Browns Point
- Recent school replacement. No improvements to K-5 building needed.
- Updates to the original Browns Point building (west side of campus) to provide space that can be used for early learning classrooms and other district needs.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Bryant
- Currently under construction as a part of 2020 Neighborhood School Improvements & Safety Upgrades Bond. New building scheduled to open fall 2024.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Crescent Heights
- HVAC (heating/ventilation/air conditioning) upgrades to maintain clean air
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
DeLong
- Proposed replacement of entire school through 2024 Neighborhood School Improvements & Safety Upgrades Bond.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Downing
- Recent school replacement. No building improvements needed.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Edison
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
Fawcett
- Recent school replacement. No building improvements needed.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Fern Hill
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
Franklin
Major renovations to include:
- Mechanical/electrical/plumbing updates to maintain clean air and safe water
- ADA improvements to make school more welcoming and accessible for students, staff and visitors with disabilities
- Site improvements; field improvements
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
Geiger
- Updated playground
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
Grant
- Recent school replacement. No building improvements needed.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
Jefferson
- HVAC (heating/ventilation/air conditioning) upgrades to maintain clean air
- Playground replacement
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
Larchmont
- Heat pump replacement
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
Lister
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
Lowell
- New school approved in 2020 bond; construction scheduled for 2024-2026. New Lowell expected to open in fall 2026.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Lyon
- Recent school replacement. No building improvements needed.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Manitou Park
- HVAC (heating/ventilation/air conditioning) upgrades to maintain clean air
- Playground replacement
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
Mann
- Boiler replacement
- Elevator upgrade
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
Northeast Tacoma
- HVAC (heating/ventilation/air conditioning) upgrades to maintain clean air
- Playground replacement
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
Point Defiance
- Proposed replacement of entire school through 2024 Neighborhood School Improvements & Safety Upgrades Bond.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Reed
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
Roosevelt
- Elevator upgrade
- Updates to playground equipment
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
- Portable improvements (to include installation, upgrades or replacement as needed)
Sheridan
- HVAC (heating/ventilation/air conditioning) upgrades to maintain clean air
- Updates to playground equipment
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
- Portable improvements (to include installation, upgrades or replacement as needed
Sherman
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
Skyline
- Recent school replacement. No building improvements needed.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Stafford
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
Stanley
- Proposed replacement of entire school through 2024 Neighborhood School Improvements & Safety Upgrades Bond.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Travis
- Window replacement
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Wainwright
- Recent school replacement. No building improvements needed.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Washington
- Recent school replacement. No building improvements needed.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Whitman
- Proposed historic modernization of school, completely updating the interior and preserving the exterior. This work is proposed through the 2024 Neighborhood School Improvements & Safety Upgrades Bond.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Whittier
- New school approved in 2020 bond; construction scheduled for 2025-2027. New school expected to open in fall 2027.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Middle Schools
Baker
- Baseball/fastpitch turf upgrade
- Playground improvements at Baker/Harmon Park
- Replacement of some furniture, including chairs and desks, for an improved learning environment
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
First Creek
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
Giaudrone
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
Gray
- Multipurpose turf field improvement
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
Hunt
- Recent school replacement. No building improvements needed.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Hilltop Heritage
Major renovations to include:
- Mechanical/electrical/plumbing updates to maintain clean air and safe water
- Building exterior improvements to prevent weather and mold damage
- Replacement of some furniture, including chairs and desks, for an improved learning environment
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
- Glass blowing hot shop equipment upgrades
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn
Mason
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
Meeker
- Boiler replacement
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
Stewart
- Recent school replacement. No building improvements needed.
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Truman
- Upgrade football/soccer field synthetic turf
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
High Schools
Foss
- Boiler replacement
- Lighting improvements for energy efficiency
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
- Maritime Skills Center access for expanded technical and vocational education, in collaboration with local maritime industry
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
IDEA
- Proposed replacement of entire school through 2024 Neighborhood School Improvements & Safety Upgrades Bond.
- Maritime Skills Center access for expanded technical and vocational education, in collaboration with local maritime industry
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
Lincoln
- Boiler replacement
- Upgrades to Lincoln Bowl concessions, bleachers, railings
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
- Maritime Skills Center access for expanded technical and vocational education, in collaboration with local maritime industry
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Window repair/replacement
- Exterior building improvements for earthquake safety
- Lighting improvements for energy efficiency
Mount Tahoma
- Boiler replacement
- ADA improvements to make school more welcoming and accessible to students, staff and visitors with disabilities
- Lighting improvements for energy efficiency
- Baseball/fastpitch turf field upgrades
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
- Maritime Skills Center access for expanded technical and vocational education, in collaboration with local maritime industry
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
Oakland
- Currently under construction as a part of 2020 Neighborhood School Improvements & Safety Upgrades Bond. New building scheduled to open fall 2025.
- Maritime Skills Center access for expanded technical and vocational education, in collaboration with local maritime industry
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
SAMI
- Recent school replacement. No building improvements needed.
- Maritime Skills Center access for expanded technical and vocational education, in collaboration with local maritime industry
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
Silas
Major renovation to include:
- Replacement entire 900 wing of school
- Exterior building improvements on pool building to prevent weather and mold damage
- Baseball/fastpitch turf field upgrades
- Lighting improvements for energy efficiency
- Maritime Skills Center access for expanded technical and vocational education, in collaboration with local maritime industry
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning
SOTA
Stadium
- ADA improvements to make school more welcoming and accessible to students, staff and visitors with disabilities
- Upgraded football/soccer field synthetic turf
- Lighting improvements for energy efficiency
- Maritime Skills Center access for expanded technical and vocational education, in collaboration with local maritime industry
- Access to an expanded career and technical education facility that focuses on agricultural sciences and wildlife studies to give students more paths to grow and learn.
- Central school district kitchen that provides high-quality, nutritious food from more local farmers and food providers so students can stay healthy and focused on learning; and school kitchen upgrades
Willie Stewart Academy
Other Sites
- Professional Development Center
- Central Administration Building
- West End Swing Site (Formerly Skyline)
Professional Development Center
- Classroom improvements on existing classrooms for improved teaching and learning environment
- Mechanical/electrical/plumbing updates to maintain clean air and safe water
- ADA improvements to make school more welcoming and accessible to students, staff and visitors with disabilities
- Exterior building improvements to prevent mold and weather damage