New school building project
The School Building Committee's work on a new school facility, including the Perkins Eastman design contract and MSBA process.
Everett Committee on Ways and Means (Tuesday May 26, 2026)
The committee considered an order authorizing $2 million in borrowing for the city’s local share of the MSBA feasibility study for the Everett High School project. Staff said the study would examine the current high school site, Pope John, Old Everett High School, and possibly a new citywide site, while members questioned reimbursement, borrowing capacity, and whether the work could include renovation, addition, new construction, traffic, infrastructure, and middle school or elementary impacts. No vote was recorded in the provided data.
Full recap →Everett City Council Budget Hearing (Schools) (Tuesday May 19, 2026)
Hart said the district lacks appropriate rooms for therapy, quiet, and sensory services and needs more specialized space for students. He proposed moving 7th and 8th grade classrooms out of five buildings to free 12 to 13 rooms for art, music, and specialized services, and said he would like to use available city buildings, though no option had yet been formally presented.
Full recap →Everett School Building Committee Meeting (Wednesday April 8, 2026)
Perkins Eastman was introduced as the selected designer for the Everett High School project, and Robert Bell presented an overview of site analysis, right-sizing the building, early community outreach, and cost-saving strategies. The committee also heard conceptual discussion of two leading options, including reuse of the Glendale Park building versus demolition and rebuild, but no vote was taken.
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