Kent School District November 16, 2018
Promises Made Promises Kept. Your tax dollars at work.
As our students, educators, and families prepare for the upcoming holiday season, the work of our Facilities and Construction team is continuing with the many bond and levy projects in progress.
 
Check out the status of our new school, multipurpose rooms, and other projects below in this issue of Promises Made Promises Kept and find out more on our district website .
New Schools
Covington Elementary School Opens for Students
New Covington Elementary was opened in September with a Temporary Occupancy Permit allowing students and staff to occupy the building while the construction crew finishes projects including the outside covered area and the Multipurpose Room (MPR). Recently, full-building occupancy was granted with the opening of the MPR. While work is continuing on the finishes, we applaud both students and staff as they continue to be “better together” in this new school. 
Multipurpose Rooms
  • Cedar Valley: Framing is in progress and the roof is being placed on the structure (shown above).
  • Fairwood: Permitting is in progress and the project is scheduled to begin in late spring 2019.
  • Pine Tree: Permitting is in progress and the project is scheduled to begin in late spring 2019.
  • Soos Creek: The contractor is mobilizing onsite.
Recently Completed Projects
Before
After
Grass Lake Multipurpose Room
What used to be three trees and pine needles is now 5,000 square feet of flexible space for students and staff.
Before
After
Park Orchard Multipurpose Room
What used to be an asphalt play area is now an adaptable and accessible space for students to enjoy.
  • Cedar Heights: The new boiler was installed and is in the process of being completed.
  • Covington: The new interactive boards have been installed in classrooms.
  • Jenkins Creek: Fire alarms were replaced.
  • Kentlake: The boiler replacement was installed and is in the process of being completed.
  • Neely-O'Brien: Accessible ramps have been installed on portable classrooms.
Projects in Process
Transportation Parking Lot
The project is scheduled to have asphalt and paint striping in December. Lighting is scheduled to be installed in March 2019.
Kent-Meridian Practice Fields
Construction has begun on the new practice fields and they are scheduled to be completed and open for summer 2018.
  • Meadow Ridge: Scheduled to have new interactive boards installed in classrooms.
  • Kent-Meridian: Scheduled to have new interactive boards installed in classrooms.
  • Meridian Middle: Scheduled to have new interactive boards installed in classrooms.
  • Northwood: The field renovation is in progress and scheduled to be open summer 2019.
Technology Levy Update
With the passage of the 2019-2024 Technology and Capital Levy last February, our community chose to invest in the enrichment of our schools. We are committed to addressing digital equity for our students by considering their diverse needs and finding the best tools to assist in their learning. Future Promises Made Promises Kept eNewsletters will share project updates so our community can stay informed on how levy funds are benefiting our classrooms.
View All Projects and Anticipated Start Dates
Check the status of these projects and other projects on the Promises Made Promises Kept website.

Project schedules are tentative and may be adjusted based on cost, weather, student schedules, and other unforeseen conditions.