Next Steps for Former Gault MS Campus
New IDEA part of plan for former Gault site; Park Avenue school sale proposed
As part of district’s efforts to both right-size and improve its facilities for students and the community, Tacoma Public Schools plans to relocate the bond-supported rebuild of IDEA high school at the former Gault Middle School site and sell the current Park Avenue location. Students would remain at Park Avenue until the new building opens, expected in Fall 2028.
Benefits of this relocation include:
- Saves money by not having to move staff and students twice during demolition and rebuild.
- Provides a central location for IDEA students and families.
- Increases access to shared partner educational resources (Maritime 253, SOTA and SAMI, etc.).
Upcoming meetings
The district will host a series of informational meetings to engage the public in plans, next steps, and hear any concerns. The intent is to work with staff, community partners and the public to determine what else will be part of the 7-acre site and finalize a project scope for the former Gault site by the end of summer 2025.
To be determined
Presentations
News releases
Contact
Alicia Lawver, Director,
alawver@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Joshua Jorgensen, Associate Project Manager, jjorgen1@tacoma.k12.wa.us
General questions: planning@tacoma.k12.wa.us