Information from Seattle Public Schools

Four new or expanded elementary schools will open for the new school year on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. Funding for these construction projects came from the 2019 voter-approved capital levy, Building Excellence V (BEX V).  

Ribbon-cutting ceremonies are scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 31; Wednesday, Sept. 6; and Thursday, Sept. 28.  

JAMES BALDWIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (formerly Northgate Elementary School) 

11725 1st Avene NE, Seattle 

New school building replaces former Northgate Elementary building and opens with a new name, selected by the school community 

• Thursday, August 31, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

• • Event starts at 10:30 a.m. 

  • Ceremony starts at 11 a.m.   

• Location: main entrance on 1st Ave NE; indoors if rain 

• Project information 

KIMBALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL  

3200 23rd Avenue S, Seattle 

New school building replaces former school building 

• Thursday, August 31, 4 to 6 p.m. 

  • Event starts at 4 p.m. 

  • Ceremony starts at 4:30 p.m.   

• Location: Playground on south side of school; indoors if rain 

• Project information 

WEST SEATTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

6760 34th Avenue SW, Seattle 

Addition and renovation of existing school building 

• Wednesday, Sept. 6, 7:15 to 8 a.m. 

  • Traditional first day of school red-carpet welcome includes ribbon-cutting ceremony  

• Location: New school entrance canopy 

• Project information 

About the Project

A new, approximately 20,000 square foot 2-story addition provides 12 new classrooms and two learning commons to better support students’ academic success. Improvements to the existing 50,700 square foot school building includes new paint, carpet, and technology.

By reconfiguring the spaces, the administration office is now located next to a secure entry vestibule. Mechanical systems have been upgraded. The expanded school will provide permanent space for up to 500 students. The library has been relocated and expanded for more natural light and visibility.Site improvements provide better pedestrian access and new play areas/fields, as well as a new bicycle garden.

Technology enhancements included in the BEX V capital levy are designed to provide equitable access to technology for high-need schools to support teaching and learning in meeting the needs of students. Equipment includes audio-visual systems such as classroom displays (projectors/screens), sound systems, document cameras, and devices to connect them.

A School Design Advisory Team (SDAT) that included the principal, staff, teachers, parents, and community members advised the school architect. This collaborative process resulted in an equitable, safe, and inspiring learning environment.

Design: Miller Hayashi Architects

Construction: Jody Miller Construction

Project Budget: $28.3M

Funding Sources:  Building Excellence V Capital Levy (BEX V), approved by Seattle voters in 2019 and a grant from the State of Washington

VIEWLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 

10525 3rd Ave NW, Seattle 

New school building replaces former school building 

• Thursday, Sept. 28, 4 to 6:30 p.m. 

  • Tours: 4 to 5 p.m. 

  • Ceremony starts at 5:30 p.m.  

• Location: Main entrance on 3rd Ave. NW 

• Project information