What’s next for Snohomish High? Renovation continues
New auxiliary gym completed June 2010
Voter-approval of the May 2008 bond is allowing the SHS renovation to continue uninterrupted. The new Snohomish High auxiliary gym, weight room, dance/aerobic/wrestling room, sports medicine and training room, and PE classrooms were turned over the district in early June of 2010, weeks ahead of schedule. A Building, the commons, cafeteria, and main gym are all scheduled for completion summer of 2010.
Next up: Several projects remain to be completed over the next few years, including a new performing arts center with drama, band and choir rooms. The library and administration building will be gutted and completely remodeled, along with a classroom addition. B Building will be demolished, and new visitor parking and student drop off areas will be created. “The goal for our district is to have two comparable high schools,” says Project Manager Jim Price, a third generation SHS graduate.
Construction on an occupied site is complex. “Ensuring student safety is our top priority,” says Price. Other priorities are maintaining a good learning environment and meeting the construction schedule. Logistical planning and site work are ongoing.
Construction will continue through July 2012, when the entire remodeling project is expected to be complete.
See current designs for this site.
If you would like more information about this project, please contact Jim Price, 360-563-7363.
Milestones/Timeline:
May 18, 2004 - Voters approve $141.5 million bond
Summer 2004 - Educational Specifications (“Ed Specs”) Committee formed
October 2004 - Citizens Advisory Committee formed
January 2005 - Ed Specs approved by Board; High School Planning Committee formed
May 2007 - Work began on Building D
May 20, 2008 - Voters approve $261.6 million bond
October 2008 - Building D complete
December 2008 - Science Building to be demolished
June 2009 - Steel erection work begins
Summer 2009 - Building A complete gut & renovation
Fall 2010 - Auxiliary gym expected completion; Gym/Commons/Lockers building addition and renovation; Temporary improvements to Building B to house; Administration, Nursing, Counseling, Student store/DECA, and Career Center
Fall 2010 - Media Center - complete gut & renovation
Winter 2011 - New Performing Arts Center - including Music, Drama & Video Lab; Demolition of Building B; New entry and bus loop; Improvements to staff and student parking areas
Who’s Involved:
Architect: NAC Architecture
Contractor: Lydig Construction
Project Manager: Jim Price
High School Educational Specifications Committee (2005)
Alisa Myers
Faye Britt
Steve Cotterill
Tiffany Coleman
John Dragavon
Kim Heinemann
Dick Hetland
Mike Hougan
Robert Isaacson
Linda Kautz
Larry Kenoyer
Julie Long
Jeff Michaelson
Susan Moore
Bill Nicolay
Diana Plumis
Beth Porter
Jim Price
Keely Reinhard
Ken Roberts
Jan Rossiter
Edward Sherman
Jillian Smith
Joel Steinbaugh
Tomm Stewart
Patty Venema
Volkert Volkersz
Sean Wilson
High School Planning Committee
Mark Albertine
David Ballinger
Tami Caraballo
Steve Cotterill
Larry Countryman
Kim Heinemann
Ben Hill
Scott Hodgins
Vince Ivelia
Colin Jones
Mary Ann Jones
Kevin Judkins
Ann Lewis
Jeff Michaelson
Bill Niclay
Sara Pendergast
Diana Plumis
Ken Roberts
Craig Smith
Boris Srdar
Greg Stack
Marshall Wilcox
Robyn Wright