Facility Plan by Building
Aberdeen Academy
For Aberdeen Academy families, PreK-5 scholars would transition to a new elementary school behind the current building starting in the fall of 2027.
Our sixth through eighth-grade scholars would relocate to a new middle school program located within the Innovation Central school building starting in the 2027-28 school year.
Once the new elementary school opens at Aberdeen in 2027, the existing Aberdeen building would be demolished to restore green space to the neighborhood.
BUILDING FACTS:
- Built: 1929
- Deferred maintenance: $6.6 million
- Routine maintenance: $185,300 / Year
- 2022 Facility Condition Assessment Ranking: 51 out of 58
- Utilization: 46%
- Capacity: 552
- Percentage of district capacity: 2%
OTHER KEY FACTORS:
- Building does not have air conditioning.
Alexander
Alexander is a GRPS-owned building that has been vacant for several years.
We will gather neighborhood feedback as we imagine what the future of the Alexander site might look like. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
We will gather neighborhood feedback as we imagine what the future of the Alexander site might look like. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
Alger Middle School
For Alger Middle School scholars, the proposed recommendations would mean a relocation to a new middle school program on the Ottawa Hills campus starting in the fall of 2025.
This would mean a stronger academic program with new elective choices and better access to fine arts. Scholars would enjoy upgraded space at Ottawa Hills and preparation for the high school experience. This would mirror some of our most successful GRPS programs including City High Middle School and Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy.
The high school and middle school at Ottawa Hills would operate as separate schools with separate entrances while experiencing the benefit of sharing resources for our scholars.
The Alger building would be renovated while empty during the 2025-26 school year to transition to a new elementary school and early childhood center opening in the fall of 2026. It would be the new home for Brookside Elementary scholars.
Renovations would focus on meeting standards for elementary scholars, including adding a new playground.
This would mean a stronger academic program with new elective choices and better access to fine arts. Scholars would enjoy upgraded space at Ottawa Hills and preparation for the high school experience. This would mirror some of our most successful GRPS programs including City High Middle School and Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy.
The high school and middle school at Ottawa Hills would operate as separate schools with separate entrances while experiencing the benefit of sharing resources for our scholars.
The Alger building would be renovated while empty during the 2025-26 school year to transition to a new elementary school and early childhood center opening in the fall of 2026. It would be the new home for Brookside Elementary scholars.
Renovations would focus on meeting standards for elementary scholars, including adding a new playground.
Renovations to the Alger building will include interior finish upgrades, removing first-floor lockers, adding bathrooms to classrooms, and installing a new playground.
Beckwith
Beckwith is a GRPS-owned building that has been leased to other programs in recent years.
We will gather neighborhood feedback as we imagine what the future of the Beckwith site might look like. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
We will gather neighborhood feedback as we imagine what the future of the Beckwith site might look like. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
Blandford School
The changes within the proposed recommendations will have a significant impact districtwide, though none of the changes will impact the operations of the Blandford program.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Brookside Elementary
For Brookside families the proposed recommendations would mean a new school home for our scholars beginning in the fall of 2026.
At that time, our school would move into a newly renovated space at the site that currently houses Alger Middle School.
The Alger building would be renovated while empty during the 2025-26 school year to transition to a new elementary school and early childhood center opening in the fall of 2026. Renovations would focus on meeting standards for elementary scholars, including adding a new playground.
The district will then gather feedback from the community in determining what would happen next for the Brookside location. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
The Alger building would be renovated while empty during the 2025-26 school year to transition to a new elementary school and early childhood center opening in the fall of 2026. Renovations would focus on meeting standards for elementary scholars, including adding a new playground.
The district will then gather feedback from the community in determining what would happen next for the Brookside location. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
BUILDING FACTS:
- Built: 1954
- Deferred maintenance: $6.7 million
- Routine maintenance: $152,800 / Year
- 2022 Facility Condition Assessment Ranking: 17 out of 58
- Utilization: 65%
- Capacity: 432
- Percentage of district capacity: 1.5%
OTHER KEY FACTORS:
- Program will move to nearby Alger building, ranked 7th in facility condition assessment.
Buchanan Elementary
The changes within the proposed recommendations will have a significant impact districtwide, though none of the changes will impact the operations of Buchanan Elementary.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Burton Elementary & Middle Schools
Having undergone a recent renovation, the proposed recommendations will have little impact on Burton.
There are plans in place to renovate our historic performing arts auditorium and a few other enhancements on our site. As those details come together we will share them with you.
There are plans in place to renovate our historic performing arts auditorium and a few other enhancements on our site. As those details come together we will share them with you.
CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary
The changes within the proposed recommendations will have a significant impact districtwide, though none of the changes will impact the operations of CA Frost.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
CA Frost Environmental Science Middle High School
The changes within the proposed recommendations will have a significant impact districtwide, though none of the changes will impact the operations of CA Frost.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Campus Elementary
The proposed recommendations won't impact operations at Campus immediately, though there are plans for significant renovations to the building over the next several years. Those renovations would be completed by 2029 under the proposed plan.
Center for Economicology
The proposed recommendations would include building upgrades at City High Middle that will benefit Center for Economicology scholars. Plans include renovating the pool and auditorium at City.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
César E. Chávez Elementary
Because our space is relatively new, the proposed recommendations would have little impact on César E. Chávez Elementary.
We are excited that there are plans for upgrades to our playground as well as flooring replacement within our building. Additional deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
We are excited that there are plans for upgrades to our playground as well as flooring replacement within our building. Additional deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
City High Middle School
The proposed recommendations would include building upgrades for City High Middle families. We are excited that plans are slated to renovate the pool and auditorium at City.
Additional deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As plans are solidified we will share them with you.
Additional deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As plans are solidified we will share them with you.
Coit Creative Arts Academy
The proposed recommendations would bring building upgrades in the near future for Coit families.
Minor classroom upgrades would be done in the summer of 2024 ahead of some current East Leonard scholars joining Coit in the fall of 2024.
Additional deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As plans are solidified we will share them with you.
Minor classroom upgrades would be done in the summer of 2024 ahead of some current East Leonard scholars joining Coit in the fall of 2024.
Additional deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As plans are solidified we will share them with you.
Congress Elementary
The proposed recommendations would include additional building renovations for Congress families in the coming years. The specific deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Dickinson Academy
The proposed recommendations at Dickinson would include improvements to the safe and secure entrance.
Additional deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As plans are solidified we will share them with you.
Additional deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As plans are solidified we will share them with you.
East Leonard Elementary
For East Leonard scholars, these recommendations would mean a move out of the current school building which is in poor condition and into one of two school buildings that offer a much better space for our scholars. Under these recommendations, our East Leonard scholars would relocate next school year to either Coit Creative Arts Academy or Kent Hills Elementary, whichever is closer to your home.
This change will also allow for more robust programming with teaching teams collaborating and increased program offerings as there will be more scholars in place to take advantage of them.
We would then begin the process of gathering feedback from the community on what would happen with the East Leonard site in the future. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
BUILDING FACTS:
- Built: 1957
- Deferred maintenance: $4.9 million
- Routine maintenance: $135,900 / Year
- 2022 Facility Condition Assessment Ranking: 45 out of 58
- Utilization: 51%
- Capacity: 312
- Percentage of district capacity: 1.3%
OTHER KEY FACTORS:
- Nearby GRPS options in better condition: Coit, Kent Hills.
Gerald R. Ford Academic Center
The changes within the proposed recommendations will have a significant impact districtwide, though none of the changes will impact the operations at Gerald R. Ford Academic Center.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Grand Rapids Learning Center
The changes within the proposed recommendations will have a significant impact districtwide, though none of the changes are expected to impact the operations of the Grand Rapids Learning Center.
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy (Fountain)
The proposed recommendations will mean significant changes for Grand Rapids Montessori. After years of our program using space at the Fountain building and the Innovation Central campus, our programming at Grand Rapids Montessori and North Park Montessori will come together in one space at the current Riverside campus starting in the fall of 2026. This will allow a Montessori location for scholars to attend starting with Pre-K and continuing all the way through high school graduation.A significant renovation and addition will be made to the Riverside building prior to the move to prepare the space for our Montessori programming.
We would then begin the process of gathering feedback from the community on what would happen with the Fountain building in the future. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, GRPS administration space or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
BUILDING FACTS:
- Built: 1918
- Deferred maintenance: $6 million
- Routine maintenance: $141,700 / Year
- 2022 Facility Condition Assessment Ranking: 54 out of 58
- Utilization: 68%
- Capacity: 456
- Percentage of district capacity: 1.7%
OTHER KEY FACTORS:
- Program will join other Montessori programs in renovated space at Riverside school site.
Grand Rapids Montessori Middle High
The proposed recommendations will mean significant changes for Grand Rapids Montessori. After years of our program using space at the Fountain building and the Innovation Central campus, our programming at Grand Rapids Montessori and North Park Montessori will come together in one space at the current Riverside campus starting in the fall of 2026. This will allow a Montessori location for scholars to attend starting with Pre-K and continuing all the way through high school graduation.
A significant renovation and addition will be made to the Riverside building prior to the move to prepare the space for our Montessori programming.
A significant renovation and addition will be made to the Riverside building prior to the move to prepare the space for our Montessori programming.
GRPS University
GRPS University is a district facility that is currently utilized for meeting space and athletic events. The proposed recommendations would not have a significant impact on operations at GRPS University.
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School
The changes within the proposed recommendations will have a significant impact districtwide, though none of the changes are expected to impact the operations of Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School.
Grand Rapids Public Museum High School
The changes within the proposed recommendations will have a significant impact districtwide, though none of the changes are expected to impact the operations of Grand Rapids Public Museum High School.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
The changes within the proposed recommendations will have a significant impact districtwide, though none of the changes are expected to impact the operations of Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Harrison Park Academy
The proposed recommendations would bring multiple building upgrades and new scholars to Harrison Park Academy.
Starting in the fall of 2024, some scholars currently attending Stocking Elementary would join our scholars at Harrison Park. In the fall of 2028, some Westwood Middle School scholars would also join Harrison Park.
These changes would allow for more robust programming with teaching teams collaborating and increased program offerings as there will be more scholars in place to take advantage of them.
Renovations at Harrison Park would include upgrades to the heating and cooling systems, cafeteria and playground. Additional deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As plans are solidified we will share them with you.
Starting in the fall of 2024, some scholars currently attending Stocking Elementary would join our scholars at Harrison Park. In the fall of 2028, some Westwood Middle School scholars would also join Harrison Park.
These changes would allow for more robust programming with teaching teams collaborating and increased program offerings as there will be more scholars in place to take advantage of them.
Renovations at Harrison Park would include upgrades to the heating and cooling systems, cafeteria and playground. Additional deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As plans are solidified we will share them with you.
Houseman Field
The proposed recommendations would mean significant upgrades for the beloved home of GRPS teams. The plan would replace the football field turf and surrounding track. There would also be upgrades to the locker rooms and stadium lighting.
Innovation Central High School
The proposed recommendations would allow for further renovations at Innovation Central High School. This would include a renovation of the performing arts auditorium. Additional deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date.
A new middle school program would also open at Innovation Central in the fall of 2025, receiving scholars who currently attend Riverside Middle School.
A new middle school program would also open at Innovation Central in the fall of 2025, receiving scholars who currently attend Riverside Middle School.
Ken-O-Sha Park Elementary
The proposed recommendations include an exciting, new learning opportunity at the Ken-O-Sha Park campus. Mirroring theme offerings in the northwest part of the district, we would launch a new environmental science program at Ken-O-Sha, allowing students to step outside and learn about the world around them along Plaster Creek.
Our Sherwood Park International Baccalaureate Global Studies program would also relocate to this campus, bringing two world-class programs together in a unique and newly renovated space for growth and learning.
The changes would start in the 2025-26 school year, when Ken-O-Sha scholars relocate to nearby Sherwood Park for one year, allowing for a complete renovation at Ken-O-Sha without impacting learning.
The new Ken-O-Sha campus would reopen in the 2026-27 school year, home to a new environmental science program as well as the International Baccalaureate Global Studies program currently at Sherwood Park.
Kent Hills Elementary
Because of recent renovations, the proposed recommendations would not have a significant impact on Kent Hills families. There would be some classroom improvements throughout the building.
Kent Hills would also be the new home for some scholars who currently attend East Leonard starting in the fall of 2024. Some scholars from Palmer and Aberdeen would also begin attending Kent Hills starting in the fall of 2027.
This change would allow for more robust programming with teaching teams collaborating and increased program offerings as there will be more scholars in place to take advantage of them.
Kent Hills would also be the new home for some scholars who currently attend East Leonard starting in the fall of 2024. Some scholars from Palmer and Aberdeen would also begin attending Kent Hills starting in the fall of 2027.
This change would allow for more robust programming with teaching teams collaborating and increased program offerings as there will be more scholars in place to take advantage of them.
Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy
The changes within the proposed recommendations will have a significant impact districtwide, though none of the changes are expected to impact the operations of Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Academy.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Mulick Park Elementary
The proposed recommendations would include a significant renovation at Mulick Park Elementary.
The renovations would result in a building that is more accessible and for the first time include air conditioning. The current timeline would be to have the renovation work ready for scholars in the fall of 2030.
The renovations would result in a building that is more accessible and for the first time include air conditioning. The current timeline would be to have the renovation work ready for scholars in the fall of 2030.
North Park Montessori
The proposed recommendations will mean significant changes for North Park Montessori. The Grand Rapids Montessori and North Park Montessori programs will come together in a renovated and expanded building at the current Riverside location starting in the fall of 2026. This will allow a Montessori location for scholars to attend starting with Pre-K and continuing all the way through high school graduation.
A significant renovation and addition will be made to the Riverside building prior to the move to prepare the space for our Montessori programming.
Once closed in 2026, GRPS will gather neighborhood feedback as we imagine what the future of the North Park site might look like. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
A significant renovation and addition will be made to the Riverside building prior to the move to prepare the space for our Montessori programming.
Once closed in 2026, GRPS will gather neighborhood feedback as we imagine what the future of the North Park site might look like. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
BUILDING FACTS:
- Built: 1908
- Deferred maintenance: $5.6 million
- Routine maintenance: $174,000 / Year
- 2022 Facility Condition Assessment Ranking: 40 out of 58
- Utilization: 84%
- Capacity: 456
- Percentage of district capacity: 1.7%
OTHER KEY FACTORS:
- Program will join other Montessori programs in renovated space at Riverside school site.
North Park Early Childhood Center @ Wellerwood
The proposed recommendations will mean significant changes for North Park Early Childhood Center. The Grand Rapids Montessori and North Park Montessori programs will come together in a renovated and expanded building at the current Riverside location starting in the fall of 2026. This will allow a Montessori location for scholars to attend starting with Pre-K and continuing all the way through high school graduation.
A significant renovation and addition will be made to the Riverside building prior to the move to prepare the space for our Montessori programming.
We would then begin the process of gathering feedback from the community on what would happen with the Wellerwood site in the future. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
A significant renovation and addition will be made to the Riverside building prior to the move to prepare the space for our Montessori programming.
We would then begin the process of gathering feedback from the community on what would happen with the Wellerwood site in the future. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
BUILDING FACTS:
- Built: 1959
- Deferred maintenance: $3.9 million
- Routine maintenance: $72,100 / Year
- 2022 Facility Condition Assessment Ranking: 5 out of 58
- Utilization: 100%
- Capacity: 192
- Percentage of district capacity: 0.8%
OTHER KEY FACTORS:
- Program will join other Montessori programs in renovated space at Riverside school site.
Ottawa Hills High School
The proposed recommendations would bring more scholars and staff together at the Ottawa Hills campus.
Scholars currently attending Alger Middle School would relocate to a new middle school space within Ottawa Hills starting in the 2025-26 school year. The Middle and High Schools would have separate and distinct entrances and spaces, but would be able to share services. This would allow for more music, fine arts, and athletics opportunities for scholars at Ottawa Hills.
The proposed recommendations also include a renovation of the Ottawa Hills auditorium, pool and upgrades to other athletic facilities. Additional deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As plans are solidified we will share them with you.
Scholars currently attending Alger Middle School would relocate to a new middle school space within Ottawa Hills starting in the 2025-26 school year. The Middle and High Schools would have separate and distinct entrances and spaces, but would be able to share services. This would allow for more music, fine arts, and athletics opportunities for scholars at Ottawa Hills.
The proposed recommendations also include a renovation of the Ottawa Hills auditorium, pool and upgrades to other athletic facilities. Additional deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As plans are solidified we will share them with you.
Palmer Elementary
For Palmer Elementary families the proposed recommendations would mean no changes immediately, but our scholars would move to a new school home starting in the fall of 2027.
At that time our scholars would relocate to Kent Hills Elementary or a new elementary school to be built on the Aberdeen site.
At that time our scholars would relocate to Kent Hills Elementary or a new elementary school to be built on the Aberdeen site.
We will gather neighborhood feedback as we imagine what the future of the Palmer site might look like. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
BUILDING FACTS:
- Built: 1954
- Deferred maintenance: $3.7 million
- Routine maintenance: $153,600 / Year
- 2022 Facility Condition Assessment Ranking: 35 out of 58
- Utilization: 53%
- Capacity: 336
- Percentage of district capacity: 1.4%
OTHER KEY FACTORS:
- Nearby GRPS options in better condition: Kent Hills, new school at Aberdeen.
- Building is landlocked without a parking lot.
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
The proposed recommendations would create expanded programming at Ridgemoor Park Montessori in southeast Grand Rapids to better mirror Montessori programming on the north side of the district.
A building addition would allow for programming at Ridgemoor Park to expand through eighth grade by 2031.
A building addition would allow for programming at Ridgemoor Park to expand through eighth grade by 2031.
Riverside Middle School
For Riverside Middle School scholars, the proposed recommendations would mean a relocation to a new middle school program on the Innovation Central campus starting in the fall of 2025.This would mean a stronger academic program with new elective choices and better access to fine arts. Scholars would enjoy upgraded space at Innovation Central and preparation for the high school experience. This would mirror some of our most successful GRPS programs including City High Middle School and Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy.
The high school and middle school at Innovation Central would operate as separate schools with separate entrances while experiencing the benefit of sharing resources for our scholars.
Once scholars relocate from Riverside, an addition and significant renovation would be made to the existing building. Once complete, Riverside would reopen in the fall of 2026 as a new Pre-K through 12th grade Montessori program.
Renovation work at Riverside would include a new heating and cooling system, interior finish upgrades, and parking lot resurfacing.
Roosevelt Park
Roosevelt Park is a GRPS-owned building that has been leased to other programs in recent years.
We will gather neighborhood feedback as we imagine what the future of the Roosevelt Park site might look like. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
We will gather neighborhood feedback as we imagine what the future of the Roosevelt Park site might look like. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
Shawmut Hills Academy
The proposed recommendations would not have a significant impact on operations at Shawmut Hills Academy.
The plan would call for playground upgrades and parking lot resurfacing. Additional deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As plans are solidified we will share them with you.
The plan would call for playground upgrades and parking lot resurfacing. Additional deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As plans are solidified we will share them with you.
Sherwood Park Global Studies Academy
The proposed recommendations would relocate Sherwood Park scholars to a renovated campus at Ken-O-Sha Park in the fall of 2026.
While construction is underway, Ken-O-Sha scholars would temporarily relocate to Sherwood Park for the 2025-26 school year.
The new Ken-O-Sha campus would be home to both a new environment science program and the International Baccalaureate Global Studies program, bringing two world-class programs together in a unique and newly renovated space for growth and learning.
We will gather neighborhood feedback as we imagine what the future of the Sherwood Park site might look like. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
While construction is underway, Ken-O-Sha scholars would temporarily relocate to Sherwood Park for the 2025-26 school year.
The new Ken-O-Sha campus would be home to both a new environment science program and the International Baccalaureate Global Studies program, bringing two world-class programs together in a unique and newly renovated space for growth and learning.
We will gather neighborhood feedback as we imagine what the future of the Sherwood Park site might look like. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
BUILDING FACTS:
- Built: 1969
- Deferred maintenance: $9.1 million
- Routine maintenance: $227,900 / Year
- 2022 Facility Condition Assessment Ranking: 29 out of 58
- Utilization: 23%
- Capacity: 552
- Percentage of district capacity: 2.2%
OTHER KEY FACTORS:
- Program will move to nearby renovated Ken-O-Sha Park, which has a more desired site near Plaster Creek.
Sibley Elementary
The changes within the proposed recommendations will bring additional scholars to Sibley Elementary. Starting in the fall of 2024, some scholars currently attending Stocking Elementary will transition to Sibley.
The recommendations would also include some deferred maintenance projects at Sibley that will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
The recommendations would also include some deferred maintenance projects at Sibley that will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Sigsbee
The proposed recommendations would relocate our Southeast Career Pathways Program to Sigsbee by the fall of 2025.
Sigsbee is a GRPS-owned building that is home to some GRPS staff and has been leased to other programs in recent years.
Before Southeast Career Pathways scholars relocate, the Sigsbee building would be renovated to add a safe and secure entrance, add larger windows to the building, upgrade interior finishes and improve the heating and cooling system. The parking lot would also be reconstructed.
Sigsbee is a GRPS-owned building that is home to some GRPS staff and has been leased to other programs in recent years.
Before Southeast Career Pathways scholars relocate, the Sigsbee building would be renovated to add a safe and secure entrance, add larger windows to the building, upgrade interior finishes and improve the heating and cooling system. The parking lot would also be reconstructed.
Southeast Career Pathways (Jefferson)
The proposed recommendations would mean an exciting move for scholars in our Southeast Career Pathways program.
By the fall of 2025, the program would leave the current building on Jefferson and move to the former Sigsbee school at the corner of Sigsbee and Fuller SE. Before the move, the Sigsbee building would be renovated to add a safe and secure entrance, add larger windows to the building, upgrade interior finishes and improve the heating and cooling system. The parking lot would also be reconstructed.
We would then begin the process of gathering feedback from the community on what would happen with the Jefferson building site in the future. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
BUILDING FACTS:
- Built: 1967
- Deferred maintenance: $6.6 million
- Routine maintenance: $138,900 / Year
- 2022 Facility Condition Assessment Ranking: 40 out of 58
- Utilization: 26%
- Capacity: 350
- Percentage of district capacity: 1.4%
OTHER KEY FACTORS:
- Building does not have air conditioning.
- Program will move to renovated space at Sigsbee site.
Southwest Elementary School - Academia Bilingüe
The proposed recommendations would include a complete renovation of Southwest Elementary School. That work is currently scheduled to be complete by 2030. As those specific details come together we will share them with you.
Southwest Middle High School - Academia Bilingüe
For Southwest Middle High families, the proposed recommendations would not have an impact. The current building opened in 2021 and does not require any upgrades.
Stocking Elementary
For Stocking scholars, these recommendations would mean a move out of the current school building which is in poor condition and into one of two school buildings that offer a much better space for our scholars. Under these recommendations, our Stocking scholars would relocate next school year to either Harrison Park Academy or Sibley Elementary, whichever is closer to your home.This change will also allow for more robust programming with teaching teams collaborating and increased program offerings as there will be more scholars in place to take advantage of them.
We would then begin the process of gathering feedback from the community on what would happen with the Stocking site in the future. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
BUILDING FACTS:
- Built: 1923
- Deferred maintenance: $7 million
- Routine maintenance: $147,800 / Year
- 2022 Facility Condition Assessment Ranking: 42 out of 58
- Utilization: 28%
- Capacity: 504
- Percentage of district capacity: 2.2%
OTHER KEY FACTORS:
- Building does not have air conditioning.
- Nearby GRPS options in better condition: Harrison Park, Sibley.
Straight
The changes within the proposed recommendations will have a significant impact districtwide, though none of the changes are expected to impact the operations of the Native American Education Program at Straight School.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Some deferred maintenance projects will be determined at a later date. As those details come together we will share them with you.
Union High School
The proposed recommendations would bring more scholars and staff together at the Union campus.Scholars currently attending Westwood Middle School would relocate to a new middle school space within Union starting in the fall of 2028. The middle and high schools would have separate and distinct entrances and spaces, but would be able to share services. This would allow for more music, fine arts, and athletics opportunities for scholars at Union.
The proposed recommendations also include additional renovations to the Union auditorium, pool and upgrades to other athletic facilities.
Westwood Middle School
For Westwood Middle School scholars, the proposed recommendations would mean a relocation to either Harrison Park Academy or a new middle school program on the Union campus starting in the fall of 2028.This would mean a stronger academic program with new elective choices and better access to fine arts. Scholars would enjoy upgraded space at either Union or Harrison Park.
The high school and middle school at Union would operate as separate schools with separate entrances while experiencing the benefit of sharing resources for our scholars.
We would then begin the process of gathering feedback from the community on what would happen with the Westwood site in the future. Considerations could include affordable family housing, green space, parkland, or other uses that would benefit the community and the school district as a whole.
BUILDING FACTS:
- Built: 1960
- Deferred maintenance: $12.9 million
- Routine maintenance: $356,700 / Year
- 2022 Facility Condition Assessment Ranking: 45 out of 58
- Utilization: 19%
- Capacity: 810
- Percentage of district capacity: 3%
OTHER KEY FACTORS:
- Program will move to space at nearby Union campus, mirroring MS/HS campuses in other quadrants.
Zoo School
The changes within the proposed recommendations will have a significant impact districtwide, though none of the changes are expected to impact the operations of Zoo School.
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