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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:
On May 30th WMMS Art students Anita Bondarchuk, Sierah Brown, Brooklyn Green, Brooklyn Stearns, and Sage Vu took IT to the streets! By "IT", I mean painting a beautiful "mural" for the City of Gresham. In just under six hours, these artists put their artistic skills to work to produce a public artwork that reminds people how connected we are to our rivers.
Please congratulate these amazing artists! They truly represented the great qualities that make Walt Morey students so incredible.
~Carson Abbert, Art Teacher
Update on Fairview Construction
April 20, 2018
A construction fence has been installed to the west of the school that will remain up for the remainder of the project. Through Apirl 30, the removal of modular classrooms will require changes including teacher parking and entry. There will be no change to school drop off and pick up. There is no impact to emergency routes.
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.
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.
A big THANK YOU goes out to our classified employees during Classified Employee Appreciation Week!
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.
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 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.
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.
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 Fairview students and staff returning to school:
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 24, 2017
Download a construction update for Wilkes students and staff returning to school:
- 8/24/17 - Wilkes Elementary Construction Update [pdf, 1 mb]