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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 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:
- 8/24/17 - Wilkes Elementary Construction Update [pdf, 1 mb]
Update from Reynolds 2015 Bond Project
August 21, 2017
Download construction updates for RHS students registering and returning to school:
- RHS Registration Information [pdf, 200 kb]
- RHS Back-to-School Construction Update [pdf, 209 kb]
PLEASE NOTE: Some schools are offering free school supplies due to various donation drives. Please check with your child's school for more information.
Any student at any school in Reynolds School District who is unable to purchase required school supplies will be offered free supplies if available. Please contact the school for available resources if you are unable to purchase school supplies.
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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 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.
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.)
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 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 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
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.
Please check out our new website www.schoolcafe.com for our parents to add money to your students lunch account. Or you can access it under the Parents tab then Meal Account Access.
Also please click on the documents below for directions:
Do you have a 5 year old on September 1? If so, sign up here to receive kindergarten enrollment information. Neighborhood schools host open house and enrollment events in the Spring (usually Mid April to Mid May). We will email and call you with details when they are confirmed.
Assistance for Locating Your Neighborhood School
You can look up your residence at: https://www.portlandmaps.com and scroll down to the Schools tab or phone us at (503) 492-4921 and Press 1 for our Transportation Department.
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.