Howse Renovations

Get ready to witness some major transformations happening right before our eyes. From shiny new classrooms to sparkling corridors and from state-of-the-art facilities to vibrant learning spaces, our school is about to undergo a stunning renovation that will leave us all in awe! Not to mention over 35 additional parking spaces!🙌

I will keep you posted with updates and photos over the next 2 years in this Howse Renovation special newsletter.

Just imagine the endless possibilities that await us in our beautifully renovated school! 🌟 This is not just a makeover; it's a transformation that will elevate our learning environment and inspire us to reach new heights of excellence.

Phase 1A: Summer 2024 - Parking lot, 3 Classrooms, Library, and new Design Lab

Phase 1B: During the 24-25 school year - Classroom addition

Phase 2: Summer 2025 - Classrooms and restrooms in the center hallways

Phase 3: Fall 2025 - 6 Classrooms

Phase 4: Spring 2026 - 5 Classrooms

Phase 5: Summer 2026 - Cafeteria, Gym, and Office Area.

1. The safety of the students and staff is the top priority during construction!👀👷👷🏻‍♀️
2. AC gets turned on at the end of renovation in summer 2026. There won’t be appropriate electric to operate the chiller before then.

3. Kindergarten staying at MCH during construction. 😀

4. Construction workers will have to obtain the same clearances as WCASD employees. They will enter and exit from outside doors as much as possible.

5. A new parking lot will be built this summer, adding 35 new parking spaces and allowing a new flow for the carline. Additional staff will be here on the first day of school to help direct traffic.🚗🚙

6. Interior locked plywood barrier will be used to increase safety. Construction workers will have badges.🚧

7. Trees removed during construction, but we will replaced.🌳

8. Students won't be exposed to additional dust and debris during construction. The WCASD uses the highest-quality filters for internal air quality, and the filters will be changed frequently.

9. Email Principal Pavlo with all construction questions💬

10. Change during construction can be stressful. Our Dragon family needs to stay strong and support each other.💙💚💪

Presentation by: Wayne Birster, Director of Facilities & Operations; Damon Gonzaga, Capital Projects Manager; Sara Missett, Director of Elementary Ed; David Christopher, Superintendent; Jackie Pavlo, Principal