Below is the achieve of all news, press releases and web updates about the 2015 Bond Projects. To see just the project press releases, see project materials.
As of this week, the southwest parking lot and bus drop off area have been completed and are being used.
The playground and soft play areas have also been completed and are in use.
Sod is being laid at the play fields. This area will remain closed until the sod is ready for foot traffic.
You may see contractors around the property doing final touches and checks over the next month.
Construction work is very close to being complete!
With the new Fairview, Troutdale, and Wilkes Elementary School buildings already up and running, hosting hundreds of kids, it almost feels like they've been part of our community forever. But in fact, construction on these facilities just began last year. You can relive the construction process in our new time-lapse video, which show the buildings going up in under two minutes!
Reynolds School District is starting the school year with three new schools, built to offer outstanding energy efficiency and a more productive learning environment. Funded by a $125 million bond passed by local voters, the elementary schools – Fairview, Troutdale and Wilkes – are replacing older buildings and all share the same high-performance design.
By Teresa Carson, The Gresham Outlook
August 24, 2018
After several years of planning and construction, Reynolds School District officially opened its three new elementary schools and a remodeled high school with a series of ribbon cuttings this week, just in time for the 2018-19 school year to commence.
The Reynolds School District replaced Troutdale, Fairview and Wilkes elementary schools. Reynolds High School was also renovated and expanded. Other district schools got safety and security upgrades.
By Josh Kulla, DJC Oregon
August 24, 2018
The Reynolds School District hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday at its new Troutdale Elementary School in Troutdale to celebrate completion of the $24 million project. Designed by BLRB Architects and built by general contractor Bremik Construction, the project is one of three new elementary school replacements carried out by the Reynolds district in recent years as part of a $125 million bond measure passed by voters in 2015.
By Teresa Carson, Gresham Outlook
August 14, 2018
After several years of planning and construction, Reynolds School District will officially open its three new elementary schools and the remodeled high school the week of Aug. 20, with ribbon cuttings and parties.
By Teresa Carson, The Gresham Outlook
August 3, 2018
Reynolds will show off its three new elementary schools and high school remodel later in August with ribbon cuttings and parties.
The schools have been in the process of design and construction for several years, and students will be learning in the shiny new buildings in September.
The Reynolds School District replaced Troutdale, Fairview and Wilkes elementary schools as part of a building program paid for by a $125 million bond voters approved in May 2015
View pictures and read the full article on the Gresham Outlook website.
Standing behind their commitment to socially and environmentally responsible policies, Reynolds School District has partnered with The IRN Reuse Network to donate surplus furniture from the elementary school replacement projects to communities in need in both Africa and Latin America.
The furniture comes from the old Wilkes, Troutdale, and Fairview Elementary schools which are being replaced. The district kept all furniture that could be reused in schools and elsewhere around the district and donated about 2,500 pieces that were deemed surplus. To give this furniture a new life for students in need, the District worked with nonprofit organizations through IRN to send the furniture to schools in Burundi, Chad, Haiti and El Salvador. Students in these communities will be able to benefit from this furniture for years to come.
By Teresa Carson, The Gresham Outlook
July 6, 2018
Troutdale, Fairview and Wilkes elementary schools are being demolished this week to make way for the school's new playgrounds, ball fields and parking lots where the buildings once stood.
The three shiny, new elementary schools built on the old playgrounds are almost finished and will be ready for students in September.
View pictures and read the full article on the Gresham Outlook website.
Now that the school year has wrapped up, construction is moving into the final stretch. Learn about summer work, the demolition and abatement process, and what to expect next year for the new elementary schools and the Reynolds renovation project in the end-of-year construction updates.
Fairview Elementary Construction Update
Troutdale Elementary Construction Update
Innovative playgrounds at the three new elementary schools will teach kids about the local landscape and other educational topics. Among the network of slides, walkways, monkey bars and other interactive features, each playground will have eleven custom-designed educational panels focused on aspects of the students’ environment and community. The unique playground designs come from the imaginations of Portland-based father and son team, Wildwood Playgrounds.
Construction of the new Fairview, Troutdale and Wilkes elementary buildings is well underway. To allow work to begin on the playgrounds, fields, parking lots and other outdoor spaces, the old buildings must first be removed.
Demolition and abatement work on all three schools is expected to begin June 21, providing contractors the maximum time possible to work while students are on summer break. The process will start with abatement work and once that is complete the actual demolition work will begin.
You can watch demolition work happen in real-time via our live video feeds of the elementary schools:
By Teresa Carson, The Gresham Outlook
May 2, 2018
Students at Troutdale Elementary School got a peek at their new digs Friday and liked what they saw.
Exclamations of "whoa" and "amazing" accompanied their entrance into the building.
"It was awesome," said third-grader Eleanor after the tour.
Peyton, another third-grader, said, "I thought it was really nice and big."
The students, decked out in pint-sized Day-Glo construction vests, had to use their imaginations because the new school is framed on the inside, but does not yet have walls.
Update from Bremik Construction
April 10, 2018
Hooray, it’s finally Spring! We hope you enjoyed your time off for Spring Break. Our team has been very busy at your new school! Staircases have been installed in the entry corridor, in the breezeway, and in area 3 classrooms. Fun Fact: Did you know that each of these steel staircases weighs around 12,000 pounds?! Roof top curbs have been set and the passive air shaft units have been installed. The curbs are for the HVAC equipment that supply the air and heat into the building.
Click here to see the full update (including a construction puzzle) from Bremik Construction.
News Release from Reynolds Sch. Dist.
Posted on FlashAlert: March 20th, 2018 3:24 PM
At approximately 2:20 pm today, March 20, 2018, there was the report of a fire on the rooftop of the new construction at Fairview Elementary in Fairview, OR. A small fire from roofing installation materials broke out on the roof of the newly constructed building. All students had been released from the existing building at 2:10 pm during regular release. Students were leaving the school in buses when the rooftop fire on the new construction was reported and staff remaining in the existing school were evacuated for safety. There were no after-school activities today, so all students had left the area. Portland Fire and Gresham Fire responded and put it out quickly. There was minor damage to one area of the new construction. There are no reports of injury and all students and staff are safe. Reynolds School District is extremely grateful for the quick action of our local fire response. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Field, Communications Coordinator, at Reynolds School District (503) 491-3428 or sfield@rsd7.net.
Press Release from Reynolds School District (Read full press release)
March 2, 2018
The Reynolds School District is leading the way in using green building design to create healthier, more sustainable schools and save money in the process. The District has been working with sustainability specialists EcoREAL Solutions and Hodaie Engineering, project architects BLRB Architects, and owners representative Day CPM, to design and construct schools that require less energy and provide healthy environments that encourage better learning.
Update from Reynolds Bond Project
April 10, 2018
Aerial construction photos of the three elementary replacements are ready to view. These powerpoints will be updated on each school’s webpage as construction progresses. Scroll through the slideshows below or click the links to download larger PDF versions.
Update from Bremik Construction
February 6, 2018
"Happy February, Tigers! This is the shortest month of the year, so make every day count - we sure will out here. The temporary roof in classroom area 3 has been installed to keep the building dry from the rain. With the temporary roof in place, the weather wrap barrier (Blueskin) is now able to be installed on the building’s exterior. If our crews tried to install the Blueskin before the roof was set it wouldn’t have stuck - the surface HAS to be dry! Plastic wrapping was put up to help with this, basically acting as a large tent to keep all of the moisture out."
Click here to see the full update (including a word search) from Bremik Construction.
By Teresa Carson, The Gresham Outlook (Read full article on The Outlook's site.)
January 26, 2018
Despite the cold weather and rain, workers are making good progress on the three new elementary schools and high school remodel in the Reynolds School District.
"We are going to be finished on time for the opening of school in the fall," Reynolds Superintendent Linda Florence told The Outlook on a tour of Wilkes Elementary, one of the three new schools.
Update from Bremik Construction
January 25, 2018
"Happy New Year, Tigers! We have been very busy out here building your new school. A temporary roof has been placed over the gym and the stage to keep it dry so the weather barrier can be applied and the brick design can be placed on the outside. Plywood on the roof is being set in the classroom pod areas and once that is complete, another temporary roof will be installed so our crews can begin work on the building’s “skin”. We call it the skin of the building because it is the outside layer of the building that protects the inside, just like the skin on your body does for you!"
Click here to see the full update (including a tool matching puzzle) from Bremik Construction.
Update from the Local & Diverse Partnership Program
January 17, 2018
LCG Pence is seeking a subcontractor for the Reynolds High School Food Service Equipment Bid. See posting for full details.
Update from Reynolds High School
December 13, 2017
Due to construction office hours on Friday December 15th will be shortened.
RHS Main Office
The main will close at 3:00 pm on Friday December 15th, the Main Office will reopen after Winter Break January 3rd at 7:30am.
RHS Counseling Office
The Counseling office will close at 2:00 pm on Friday December 15th, the Counseling Office will reopen after Winter Break January 3rd at 7:30am.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
November 20, 2017
Take a look at the photos and videos from last month's new science classrooms unveiling.
On Thursday, October 26, hundreds of RHS students attended classes in brand new, modern science classrooms. The classrooms include updated lab spaces with modern technology and is one small phase of the overall high school project. Funding for the new classrooms comes from the bond measure passed by community members in 2015. The bond work also includes replacing Troutdale, Fairview and Wilkes Elementary Schools; additional significant updates to Reynolds High School; and providing safety and security upgrades to all schools. All schools will be move-in ready by fall of 2018.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
November 8, 2017
DOWA-IBI was the architecture firm contracted for the bond improvements at Reynolds High School. At the end of September, the principal architect left DOWA, quickly followed by the project architect and other RHS project team members. Because of these issues, the District terminated its contract with DOWA effective October 26, 2017.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
October 25, 2017
Photos of the completed secured vestibules at Sweetbriar, RMS, Reynolds Learning Academy, Davis Elementary and Alder Elementary are ready to view. Click through the PowerPoint below or download the PDF here.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
October 17, 2017
A construction truck re-route will take effect October 18-20 during the Depot Street closure. School will not be in session during Depot Street closure due to parent teacher conferences. Student drop-off and pick-up will not be affected. Click here to see the PDF of the construction update.
Update from Bremik Construction
October 12, 2017
"Our crew is making great progress at Troutdale Elementary! All foundations have been poured, as well as the concrete slab for the gymnasium and one of the classroom pod buildings. Fun Fact: Over 558 cubic yards of concrete has been poured to date. Did you know that one yard of concrete weighs 4,000 pounds?! That’s how much a great white shark weighs!" Click here to see the full update (including a fun Halloween crossword puzzle) from Bremik Construction.
By Teresa Carson, The Gresham Outlook (Read full article on The Outlook's site.)
July 11, 2017
The sunny summer weather allowed construction companies to make good progress on the new school buildings in the Reynolds School District, but not quite enough to keep thousands of children from attending school in construction zones this year.
"The project teams, including district and building staff, have all been working closely to accommodate occupancy during construction," said Linda Florence, Reynolds superintendent.
Reynolds is building three new elementary schools — Troutdale, Fairview and Wilkes — while Reynolds High School is undergoing a major expansion and upgrade. All this is being paid for with money from a $125 million facilities bond that voters approved for the Reynolds School District in May 2015.
"Significant progress has been made with all phases (of construction), and the projects remain on track for completion in the fall of 2018," Florence said.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
September 7, 2017
Construction photos of the three elementary replacements and the high school renovations are ready to view. Click below on the school to see a PDF photo slideshow.
Press Release from Reynolds School District (Read full press release)
September 6, 2017
Most students in Reynolds School District are returning on Wednesday to campuses that are newly improved since school ended last year. District Superintendent, Linda Florence, expressed that she was “so pleased to welcome students across the District back to safer and more secure schools thanks to funding from the bond measure.”
School improvements include:
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
August 30, 2017
Welcome back to school, staff and students! We are excited to start the school year off with our new, secure entryway and other security improvements at the following schools: Alder Elementary, Davis Elementary, Glenfair Elementary, H.B. Lee Middle School, Hartley Elementary, Margaret Scott Elementary, Walt Morey Middle School, and Woodland Elementary.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
August 29, 2017
Download a construction update for Troutdale students and staff returning to school:
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
August 29, 2017
Download a construction update for Fairview students and staff returning to school:
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
August 24, 2017
Download a construction update for Wilkes students and staff returning to school:
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
August 21, 2017
Download construction updates for RHS students registering and returning to school:
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Projects
August 17, 2017
Fairview Elementary now has a construction live feed available to view. Links to all construction live feeds are below.
By Teresa Carson, The Gresham Outlook (Read full article on The Outlook's site.)
July 11, 2017
A giant steel "hand" grabbed the roof of the gym of Troutdale Elementary School Thursday, gave it a powerful tug, and the wall started tumbling down. The next big swipe revealed the black curtains of the gym stage dangling in the breeze, another big pull and the curtains came down into the pile of rubble.
The Troutdale Elementary gym is being demolished to make way for the new Troutdale Elementary School being built next to the old school. Students will go to class in the old school building during the upcoming 2017-18 school year — minus the gym — as the new school is being built. Students will start at the new school in fall 2018 and the remainder of the old building will be demolished.
The price tag for the new school, which will accommodate 425 students, is about $32 million.
By Teresa Carson, The Gresham Outlook (Read full article on The Outlook's site.)
July 4, 2017
A gaggle of folks from the Troutdale Historical Society gathered on a cool, overcast morning last week to salvage some of the beautiful, old wood from the gym floor at Troutdale Elementary School before the entire structure is torn down this week.
The salvaged wood will go to the woodworking and construction classes at Reynolds High School. Students will use the wood for projects, and teacher Erich Schneider hopes they will be able to construct mementos for former students and staff who want a token of their time at Troutdale Elementary.
"There is a lot of interest in having something from the school," Schneider said.
Update from the Local & Diverse Partnership Program
July 10, 2017
In an effort to connect more contractors to the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects and other projects in the Portland area, the Local & Diverse Partnership Program will be hosting an event on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM.
To learn more about contracting opportunities through the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects, sign up for our mailing list.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Projects
July 7, 2017
Troutdale Elementary now has a construction live feed available to view. You can access it below, or via the Troutdale Elementary Bond Project page.
By Teresa Carson, The Gresham Outlook (Read full article on The Outlook's site.)
June 29, 2017
Eight new or largely remodeled schools on their way in Reynolds and Gresham-Barlow School districts.
A construction worker jabs a 90-pound jackhammer into the concrete floor in what used to be the health room of Reynolds High School. A gaggle of workers grab up the slabs of concrete weighing hundreds of pounds and sling them onto a hand truck for removal.
This labor is a tiny part of the $416.2 million school building boom fueled by bonds voters approved for the Reynolds and Gresham-Barlow School Districts. More than 8,000 kids attend the eight local schools that will be completely replaced or substantially remodeled, and two dozen more will be improved. Voters gave a thumbs up to a $125 million bond for Reynolds School District in May 2015 and a $291.2 million bond for the Gresham-Barlow School District in November 2016.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Projects
June 19, 2017
The 2015 Bond Projects are providing secured entrances, exterior locking doors, and cameras to all district schools. The following schools are having improvements constructed during the summer of 2017. Click on the links to see more information about school access during construction. Find out more about security improvements.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Projects
June 12, 2017
A new construction update has been posted to the Troutdale page. Please see pdf for details.
Update from Reynolds Bond Projects
June 9, 2017
Stay up to date with Construction progress and checkout the Wilkes Elementary project camera. Using the Scansca App, Project Corners, you can view recent project images, photo albums and time lapse videos. Click here to download the Project Corners App. Click here to see Wilkes Elementary's live feed.
Update from the Local & Diverse Partnership Program
May 15, 2017
In an effort to connect more contractors to the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects and other projects in the Portland area, the Local & Diverse Partnership Program will be hosting an event on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM.
To learn more about contracting opportunities through the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects, sign up for our mailing list.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
May 8, 2017
Skanska, the contractor for the new Wilkes and Fairview Elementary Schools, created virtual reality tours of both facilities. Take a narrated tour of what the new schools will look like.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
May 8, 2017
The District works continually to maintain our schools and make them better. See what improvements are happening around the District on this new illustrated map.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
April 26, 2017
A live camera feed of the construction site at Reynolds High School is now available. You can view the construction site, time-lapse photos, and weather conditions. The live feed link will be on the RHS Bond Project page throughout construction.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
April 21, 2017
Bremik released the Troutdale Elementary Sitework bid. You can see the details, along with the other bids from Skanska and LCG Pence on the Contracting & Partnerships page.
Update from the Local & Diverse Partnership Program
April 21, 2017
In an effort to connect more contractors to the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects and other projects in the Portland area, the Local & Diverse Partnership Program will be hosting an event on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM.
To learn more about contracting opportunities through the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects, sign up for our mailing list.
April 25, 2017, 3:00- 4:30 PM
Sunrise Center (Rockwood CDC)
18901 E Burnside St
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Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
March 28, 2017
Thank you to all who attended our series of groundbreaking celebrations this month! Check out a video of the monumental RHS Groundbreaking Ceremony. You can view pictures of each of the groundbreaking events in the image gallery.
Reynolds High School Groundbreaking from JLA Involve on Vimeo.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
March 21, 2017
Thanks to all the community members who came out and celebrated with us over the past two weeks. The final groundbreaking will take place this Thursday at Fairview Elementary. Pictures taken at the Troutdale, Wilkes and RHS Groundbreaking are available in our Image Gallery and on the District's Facebook page.
Celebrate the Replacement of Fairview Elementary
Thursday, March 23, 2017
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
225 Main Street, Fairview
Facebook Event
Update from the Local & Diverse Partnership Program
March 21, 2017
The 2015 Bond Program is a $125 million program to construct major improvements to schools in the Reynolds School District. Construction is beginning this spring and bid packages are out or coming out soon. The District wants the community to be aware of contracting opportunities as the project progress.
The district invites all contractors and businesses to a Meet & Certify event on March 28. The three construction teams for the Bond Projects, Skanska, Bremik and LCG Pence, will attend. Meet the project managers, learn about contracting opportunities, and get information on COBID certification.
For more information about the 2015 Bond Program and current bid packages, visit www.reynolds.k12.or.us/bondprojects/contracting-partnerships.
Interview by Monica Weitzel, Community Hotline
March 10, 2017
Andrea Watson, Reynolds School District Communications Director, appeared on MetroEast’s Community Hotline to talk about the Bond Projects and upcoming groundbreaking events. Watch the interview to hear more about the replacement of the three oldest elementary schools in the District, major improvements and additions to Reynolds High School, and district-wide safety and security upgrades.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
Reposted: March 6, 2017
The District is getting ready to begin construction on the replacement schools for Troutdale, Fairview and Wilkes elementary schools and significantly updating Reynolds High School.
You are invited to celebrate the start of construction and meet the construction teams! Events will include refreshments and student performances. Join us this week at Troutdale Elementary!
By Teresa Carson, The Gresham Outlook
March 3, 2017
The Reynolds School district is throwing four parities in March to celebrate the groundbreaking on construction of four new schools.
The parties will feature refreshments and student performances. And drawings of the new buildings will be on display. Everyone in the community is invited. Interpreters will be on hand.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Projects
February 22, 2017
In summer 2016, Sweetbriar Elementary and Reynolds Middle School started construction on new secured entries and other safety upgrades. On Monday, February 27, both schools will complete their transition to their new main entries.
These improvements are part of District-wide safety and security upgrades being completed thanks to a bond measure passed in 2015.
By Teresa Carson, The Gresham Outlook
February 16, 2017
The Reynolds School District is forging ahead with construction projects funded by a $125 million bond and is inviting local and minority contractors to see if they want to participate in the construction.
This district is building three new elementary schools and undertaking a big remodel of Reynolds High School. Other schools will get improvements and all schools will get safety and security upgrades.
"It is important to celebrate these schools as we move into construction, say goodbye to the buildings that have served students for many years and look forward to the opportunities the new buildings and improvements will bring," Superintendent Linda Florence said in a statement.
Press Release from Reynolds School District (Read full press release)
February 9, 2017
Four groundbreaking events celebrate new elementary schools and RHS improvements
Wilkes, Troutdale and Fairview elementary schools are getting ready for construction to begin on brand new schools on the existing sites. Reynolds High School will receive significant renovations and additions. Work will start during spring break and will be completed in phases, with final completion by fall 2018. The upgrades are made possible thanks to voter approval of a 2015 bond measure. All district schools will receive safety and security updates.
Press Release from Reynolds School District (Read full press release)
January 25, 2017
Reynolds School District selects Bremik Construction, LCG Pence Construction, Skanska USA as general contractors for school bond construction projects.
General contractors have been selected for the Reynolds School District 2015 Bond Projects. LCG Pence Construction will make major renovations and additions to Reynolds High School. Skanska USA will replace Fairview Elementary School and Wilkes Elementary School. Bremik Construction will replace Troutdale Elementary School and construct safety and security upgrades in all other district schools.
The three new elementary schools will be built on their existing sites while students continue attending their current schools this year and during the 2017/2018 school year. Old schools will then be taken down and outside fields / play areas constructed in their place, while students attend the new schools.
Additions and renovations in Reynolds High School will be staged to allow students and programming to continue within the school during construction.
“Completing these major projects successfully with minimal impact to students and staff is a complex puzzle with many moving parts,” says District Superintendent Linda Florence. “The District selected the contractors based on their ability to uphold the highest standards of safety during construction and to deliver the projects on time and within budget.”
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
January 12, 2017
The District is getting ready to begin construction on the replacement schools for Troutdale, Fairview and Wilkes elementary schools and significantly updating Reynolds High School.
You are invited to celebrate the start of construction and meet the construction teams! Events will include refreshments and student performances. More detailed information will be provided next month.
Update from the Local & Diverse Partnership Program
January 9, 2017
In an effort to connect more contractors to the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects and other projects in the Portland area, the Local & Diverse Partnership Program will be hosting an event on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM.
To learn more about contracting opportunities through the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects, sign up for our mailing list.
Business Tribune
November 11, 2016
Connect and network with CMGC Project Managers of RSD Bond Program (Skanska, Bremik, LCG Pence)- Learn about upcoming Bond work bidding & project opportunities- Become certified through COBID: MWSDV-ESB certifications available.
Read the full article on the Business Tribune's website.
Update from the Local & Diverse Partnership Program
October 17, 2016
In an effort to connect more contractors to the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects and other projects in the Portland area, the Local & Diverse Partnership Program will be hosting an event on Thursday, November 17 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM.
To learn more about contracting opportunities through the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects, sign up for our mailing list.
Update from the Local & Diverse Partnership Program
September 8, 2016
In an effort to connect more contractors to the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects and other projects in the Portland area, the Local & Diverse Partnership Program and Metro will be hosting an event on Tuesday, September 27 from 3:00 - 4:30 PM.
To learn more about contracting opportunities through the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects, sign up for our mailing list.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
September 2, 2016
The District has created the diagrams below to help students and parents access RMS and Sweetbriar during the safety and security upgrades construction. Please click the links to see larger pdfs of the diagrams in both English and Spanish.
Update from the Local & Diverse Partnership Program
August 15, 2016
In an effort to connect more contractors to the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects and other projects in the Portland area, the Local & Diverse Partnership Program and Metro will be hosting an event on Thursday, August 25 from 4:00 - 6:00 PM.
Note: You don't need to have attended the 1st workshop to attend the 2nd workshop.
Update from the Local & Diverse Partnership Program
July 13, 2016
In an effort to connect more contractors to the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects and other projects in the Portland area, the Local & Diverse Partnership Program and Metro will be hosting an event on Thursday, July 28 from 4:00 - 6:20 PM.
To learn more about contracting opportunities through the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects, sign up for our mailing list.
By Teresa Carson, The Gresham Outlook
July 12, 2016
Plans for one of the three new elementary schools in the Reynolds School District reflect an innovative design that will allow for more flexible instruction for students, and designs show the remodeled Reynolds High School will have a dramatic new entrance.
Plans are moving forward and designs are shaping up for the major remodel of Reynolds High School and the replacement of three district elementary schools, with construction scheduled to begin during the next school year.
Work has already started on the safety and security upgrades at Salish Ponds Elementary School and Reynolds Middle School and will begin soon at Sweetbriar Elementary School. Read the full article at The Gresham Outlook's website.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
June 27, 2016
Thank you to all the students, family, staff, and community members who participated in our design meetings! All Community design meetings for RHS, Wilkes, Fairview, and Troutdale have concluded. Community feedback collected at these meetings was used to create conceptual designs for each school, which will be presented to the Reynolds School Administration and School Board. Please make sure you are signed up for the Bond Project mailing list so you can get the latest updates as the work progresses and move through the design and construction process.
Update from the Local & Diverse Partnership Program
June 8, 2016
In an effort to connect more contractors to the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects and other projects in the Portland area, the Local & Diverse Partnership Program and Metro will be hosting an event on Tuesday, June 28 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM.
To learn more about contracting opportunities through the 2015 Reynolds Bond Projects, sign up for our mailing list.
Press Release from Reynolds Sch. Dist. (Read full press release)
May 24, 2016
Reynolds Middle School, Sweetbriar Elementary and Salish Ponds Elementary are getting ready to celebrate construction kick-off. The schools are receiving safety and security upgrades, including more highly controlled entryways. Work will take place this summer and be complete by the time students return to school in the fall. The upgrades are made possible thanks to voter approval of a 2015 bond measure. Other bond projects include replacing Fairview, Troutdale and Wilkes elementary schools and significantly renovating Reynolds High School. All district schools will receive safety and security updates.
“These updates are the first of the major school investments envisioned by the District and our community,” said District Superintendent Linda Florence, “We are excited to celebrate the project kick-off and share plans for the school improvements.” See the full release here.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
May 13, 2016
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
May 11, 2016
Press Release from Reynolds School District (Read full press release)
May 10, 2016
Over the next three years, Reynolds School District will design and construct major improvements to local schools, including replacing three elementary schools, renovating Reynolds High School, and safety and security upgrades to all other schools.
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
April 4, 2016
By Colin Miner, The Patch
April 12, 2016
A bond measure passed by votes last year is bringing big changes to schools in the Reynolds School District.
Fairview, Troutdale, and Wilkes Elementary Schools will be replaced and Reynolds High School will be undergo substantial renovation.
All other schools in the district will receive safe and security updates.
Press Release from Reynolds Sch. Dist. (Read full press release)
April 12, 2016
Big changes are in store for many of our local schools. Thanks to a bond measure passed by our community in 2015, Fairview, Troutdale and Wilkes elementary schools will be replaced and Reynolds High School will be significantly renovated. All other district schools will receive safety and security updates. "These are very exciting projects that will offer a fresh start for students and faculty," says Superintendent Linda Florence, "Our goal is to create safe, smart, sustainable schools that support students and provide hubs for the whole community."
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
March 22, 2016
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
March 21, 2016
In May 2015, the Reynolds community passed a bond measure to make long-needed improvements to our schools.
The bond projects include replacing Troutdale, Fairview and Wilkes Elementary Schools; significantly updating and renovating Reynolds High School; and providing safety and security upgrades to all schools.
Written by Teresa Carson, Portland Tribune
May 20, 2015
The $125 million Reynolds School District facilities bond passed by only 275 in Tuesday's election.
"The Reynolds Schools bond measure passed because of the generous support of the members of the Reynolds community," Andrea Watson, district spokeswoman said in a statement. "Thousands of students for many generations to come will benefit from these projects."
Nearly 52 percent of voters or 3,806, approved the bond, compared to 3,531 who gave it a thumbs down.
The Oregonian/ Oregon Live
March 2015
Reynolds School District officials hope a proposed $125 million bond measure will fund a healthy list of upgrades and complete rebuilds if passed by voters in May. The bond follows a long master planning process that prioritized district projects based on capacity, seismic conditions and more. The bond would rebuild Fairview, Wilkes and Troutdale elementary schools, add classrooms and renovate Reynolds High School and cover safety and security upgrades at multiple schools.
