Whittier Elementary School Replacement Project
Whittier Elementary Construction Updates
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about Whittier Elementary School - October 2025
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about Whittier Elementary Community Open House (opens in new window/tab)
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about September 2025 Whittier update
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about Whittier Design Advisory Committee holds first meeting
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about Planning for the new Whittier is underway!
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about Whittier students to remain on campus during construction with new design plan
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about Cornerstone General Contractors and McGranahan PBK to design-build new Whittier
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about Join us for a community meeting on Whittier’s replacement project
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about New playgrounds across Tacoma Public Schools
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about Crescent Heights Elementary gets new playground
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about Whittier Elementary replacement slated to open in 2027
ABOUT THE PROJECT
Whittier Elementary, built in 1962, serves K-3 students in Fircrest.
The existing Whittier will be demolished, with construction of the new school slated from 2026 to 2027. Staff and students will stay in their existing building during construction of the new school.
Expected opening: September 2027
This project is funded by the $535 million school construction bond voters passed in 2020.
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Contact Planning & Construction
(253) 571-3350
planning@tacoma.k12.wa.us