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2019 CAPITAL Bond Projects
On February 12, 2019, the PSD community passed a $198.55 million bond for school construction to address extreme elementary overcrowding and other emergent infrastructure needs.
The projects identified in the bond included:
- A replacement of Artondale Elementary and Evergreen Elementary
- Construction of Swift Water Elementary and Pioneer Elementary
All four elementary school projects were completed in 2022.
Once the district created a plan to address elementary overcrowding and emergent facility needs, the next priority was addressing middle school overcrowding.
Because of cost-saving steps made by the district, additional state assistance for Swift Water Elementary, and an accelerated construction schedule for the elementary projects, PSD is modernizing and adding additional classrooms at Kopachuck Middle School and Key Peninsula Middle School using 2019 capital bond funds.
The 2019 bond provides quality, flexible spaces for learning and future growth for PSD’s schools. This would not have been possible without the support of our voters. Thank you!
Latest Construction News
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Construction projects
Artondale Elementary
Evergreen Elementary
Key Peninsula Middle School
Kopachuck middle School
Pioneer Elementary
Swift Water Elementary
Educational Service Center
14015 62nd Avenue NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98332
P: (253)530-1000
Patrick Gillespie
Director of Facilities
(253) 530-3880
gillespiep@psd401.net
Project Management Consultants
Greene Gasaway
Jeff Greene,
Calvin Gasaway,
Jesse Ahlberg,
Sam Rosendahl
- DID YOU KNOW? -
Bond funds can only be spent on purchasing property for schools, constructing new schools, or modernizing existing schools.
Additional resources
Capital Projects Video Features
Evergreen Elementary History and Virtual Tour
Learn about Evergreen's new facility from Principal Hugh Maxwell, Dean of Students Christy Dalby, staff, and students.
Click here or click the thumbnail to view on our YouTube channel.
Swift Water Elementary History and Virtual Tour
Learn about Swift Water's new facility from Principal David Brooks, staff, and students.
Click here or click the thumbnail to view on our YouTube channel.
Key Peninsula Middle School Groundbreaking
A video recording of the Key Peninsula Middle School Modernization Groundbreaking Ceremony held August 20, 2021.
Click here or click the thumbnail to view on our YouTube channel.
Kopachuck Middle School Groundbreaking
A video recording of the Kopachuck Middle School Modernization Groundbreaking Ceremony held August 20, 2021.
Click here or click the thumbnail to view on our YouTube channel.
Pioneer Elementary History and Virtual Tour
Learn about Pioneer Elementary's new facility from Principal Stephanie Strader and staff.
Click here or click the thumbnail to view on our YouTube channel.
Pioneer Elementary Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
A live stream recording of the Pioneer Elementary School Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony held February 24, 2021.
Click here or click the thumbnail to view on our YouTube channel.