SPS Construction Projects

Most school design and construction at Seattle Public Schools is funded by local, voter-approved capital levies. Other funding sources include Distressed Schools Grants from the state of Washington and the state School Construction Assistance Program.

Major construction projects, such as replacement buildings or major modernization/historic renovations, continue over multiple years.

Smaller projects are usually scheduled for summer months to reduce disruption to teaching and learning. These summer projects include safety and security projects, seismic upgrades, building systems repairs or replacement, and roofing projects.

Current Major Projects

Construction is underway for replacement of Rainier Beach High School.

Construction began summer 2023 on replacement of John Rogers Elementary School, modernization and addition at Montlake Elementary School, modernization and addition at Alki Elementary School, and replacement of Mercer International Middle School.

Learn more about construction projects currently underway or in planning 

Planning for Future Projects

Voters approved the 2025 capital levy (BEX VI), which will lead to planning for an addition at Chief Sealth High School, modernization of John Marshall School, an addition and modernization of Lowell Elementary School, and replacement of an aging elementary school that will be determined based on an evaluation of elementary school needs in the northeast region. The levy also pays for construction of an addition and modernization at Aki Kurose Middle School. Planning for that project is underway and was funded by the 2019 Building Excellence V Capital Levy.

Recently Completed Projects

Learn about recently completed construction projects funded by Building Excellence V (BEX V) Capital Levy and the Buildings, Technology, and Academics V (BTA V) Capital Levy. These projects include school replacements, modernization of school buildings, and additions.