Plans for Replacement Northwest and Southwest and Renovations at Highlander Way Middle School Taking Shape
Posted on 05/10/2024
Planning for the replacement Northwest and Southwest elementary schools and the extensive renovations at Highlander Way Middle School is underway. Over the past few months, teams of teachers, support staff, and parents from each building have been working with the district's architectural firm to create a vision for the new elementary schools and renovated Highlander Way. Our teams have gathered valuable insights into modern educational design and its impact on learning environments through extensive site visits to newly constructed educational facilities. A school community meeting was also held at Northwest and Southwest to gather input from families about their wants and desires for the new elementary schools.
The replacement schools will feature key design elements prioritizing student safety and a welcoming environment. These include abundant natural light, secure entryways, and flexible spaces for both collaborative and small-group activities. The schools are being designed to ensure maximum student safety while maintaining a warm and welcoming environment. Many of these elements will also be incorporated into the renovated Highlander Way, further enhancing its appeal.
As we move forward, our teams will work on refining the project's scope to ensure that these elements are not just envisioned but brought to life. Our goal is to create spaces that are not only safe and secure but also conducive to the dynamic and interactive learning that our children deserve.
While there is still much work to be done in the design phase, we are on track to begin construction of the replacement elementary schools in March of 2025, and work at Highlander Way will commence in June of 2025.