CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
JULY 2 0 2 6
Big Progress, Big Changes
If you've driven by the Middle/High School lately, you've probably noticed there's a lot happening! It’s been a busy month, and every week brings noticeable progress as our school improvements take shape. Throughout July, significant work has been completed on both the interior renovations and site work around the track and bus areas.
Inside the Middle/High School, crews completed demolition between the wood shop and clean room, continued blocking in new window and door openings, and advanced masonry and drywall work in the new special education spaces. Ceiling grid and tile installation is underway in several areas, the special education bathrooms are ready for tile and paint, and the main entry and cafeteria spaces have received the first coats of paint. Fire protection and mechanical system installation continued, while the chiller was set in place, the dust collector pad was poured, and exterior tuckpointing and block washing began. At the sites, underground stormwater utilities were completed for the track and the utility work for the bus garage was finished.
Wall Removed Between Clean Lab/Wood Shop
Installing Ceiling Grid
Installing Air Handling Unit
Window Cut in for Clean Lab/Woodshop
Painting Main Entry & Cafeteria
Completed Stormwater Utilities at Track Site
Door Cut in for Special Education Classroom
Installing Fire Protection
Utilities Connected at Bus Barn Site
JUNE 2 0 2 6
Construction continues to move forward, with significant progress since our last update
Work on the new athletic field is progressing well, with grading now approximately 80% complete. The next phase of work includes installation of the underground drainage system, which is an important step in preparing the fields for future use. The bus garage site has been brought to its final grade, creating a solid foundation for upcoming utility work. Installation of sanitary sewer and water utilities is scheduled to begin next. Renovation work inside the Middle/High School began on June 8 and continues to progress steadily with floor removal nearly complete, ceiling installation almost 90% complete, and underground plumbing work underway. Installation of HVAC and fire protection systems above the ceiling has begun, along with metal stud framing and drywall that are starting to define the renovated learning spaces.
Main Entry Demolition
Athletic Field Grading
HVAC Ducts Ready to be Installed
Bus Garage Grading
Floor & Ceiling Removal
Framework for Rebuilding Wall
Floor Removal for Plumbing
Underground Plumbing
M A Y 2 0 2 6
Ground has officially been broken and MS/HS will be closed for summer construction beginning June 8th
Spring Valley School District recently celebrated an exciting milestone with an official groundbreaking ceremony for the community-approved projects getting underway this Spring/Summer. Staff, students, and board members were able to turn the first shovel of dirt to mark the start of construction. As we approach the end of the school year, our Middle/High School staff members are also packing up to move all summer activities — Community Ed Classes, Weight Room and Summer School — to the Elementary school during the construction planned for this summer. The Middle/High School will be closed for construction beginning June 8, 2026.
We’re also excited to share a first look at the new Bus Barn rendering (below) as construction on this project also gets underway later this summer.
A P R I L 2 0 2 6
Construction gets underway on our school improvements!
Design and bid work are complete, so during spring break crews were able to remove corridor flooring at the Middle/High School building and begin installing new fire-protection piping while our District Maintenance Team has also been busy painting the middle/high school hallways. Site preparations are also moving forward on the new athletic field, and interior renovation work is scheduled for this summer.
Last but not least, the Bus Barn general contract was awarded to Meyer Buildings, with construction to scheduled to begin once the earthwork is complete in mid to late summer.
Middle/High School Corridor Flooring Removal
New piping for fire protection
Site prep for new athletic site
D E C 2 0 2 5
Successful Bid Process Completed and Under Budget
Bids for the Athletics and MS/HS Renovation projects were received and approved by the School Board this month after a successful bid process with good coverage and results. The approved bids were under budget, allowing the projects to move forward as planned without requesting additional funds. The next round of bids for the transportation project is expected to wrap up in February, allowing all projects to begin as planned in Spring 2025.
S E PT 2 0 2 5
