BEX III Program Monthly Update

Denny International Middle School & Chief Sealth High School
June 2009 Construction Update

The Seattle Public Schools’ Denny International Middle School and Chief Sealth High School construction project has been granted a Master Use Permit to begin major construction work. This phase of the construction work, Project 2, will begin in June and will include the construction of a new middle school and the renovation of the existing Chief Sealth High School. The co-located campus will include:

• All newly renovated classrooms for Chief Sealth
• A new middle school designed to support middle-school best practices
• A new galleria/commons
• New health center
• Energy efficient windows, lighting and air systems
• Structures that meet new earthquake codes
• ADA Accessibility
• New fire and sprinkler systems
• New separate plazas
• Safe off-street bus loading
• New foreign language classrooms
• Renovated Auditorium

Chief Sealth is scheduled for completion in summer, 2010, ready for the fall school year. Denny International Middle School is scheduled to be completed by winter, 2011.

During this phase of construction, there may be heavy equipment used along the streets immediately surrounding the construction site. There is no street work planned during initial construction activities. When street work is planned, we will provide advance notice to any neighbors that might be affected by that work.

As a parent or neighbor of the school, you may be impacted by the sights and sounds of construction. Seattle Public Schools, Denny International Middle School and Chief Sealth High School thank you for your continued support and understanding during construction.

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Presentation to Denny International Middle School PTSA - May 12th, 2009

Robert Evans, the Project Manager for the Denny International Middle School & Chief Sealth High School construction project, gave a brief presentation to the Denny International Middle School PTSA on May 12th, 2009. As part of the presentation, Robert showed slides of the renderings of the new Denny school as well as a summary of the Denny SDT process and the final design for the redevelopment of the former Denny site. The meeting was held at the West Seattle Elementary School.

Slideshow Presentation to Denny PTSA 5/12/09 Adobe PDF (1.3MB)

Hamilton International Middle School June 2009 Construction Update

As of, May, 2009, structural work is complete at the historical building. The new classroom addition at the north side of the building was constructed using the same crane erection methods as were used to construct the infill at the center of the building over the last months.

This month, June, 2009 the contractor will begin erecting the steel framing for the new gymnasium, and will continue construction on the historic building exterior. Work will continue on the interior steel partitions, electrical and mechanical work. Watch for skylight installation in late June or early July as the contractor prepares to finish the roofing.

What's Happening on the Streets?

On both the Densmore and Woodlawn sides of the building, underground connections to the in-street utilities work will continue through June. Seattle Schools will continue to distribute construction notices to all affected neighbors for any scheduled street work.

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Ingraham High School June 2009 Construction Update

The interior remodeling of Ingraham High School is scheduled to begin June 22, 2009 and includes:

• Flooring replacement
• Interior painting
• Audio/video equipment upgrades, and
• Some new student furniture installation

This interior remodel project is not part of the Master Use Permit regarding the new addition, which is on hold until permitting issues are resolved. The interior remodel project will be completed before students return for school this September.

Our neighbors will probably not even notice the work inside the school, except for a few of the vehicles associated with the work. We do not expect any additional noise or dust for our neighbors.

Seattle Public Schools and Ingraham High School thank you for your continued support and understanding during the renovation and remodel of the school.

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Nathan Hale High School
June 2009 Construction Update

The addition and renovation of Nathan Hale High School continues this summer.  The project is scheduled to continue through February, 2011.

Work this summer will include:

• Completion of new library and arts addition by start of school.
• Four additional temporary classroom portables set up in three campus parking lots.
• Demolition of the existing library and west portion of the main academic building.
• Renovation of the west portion of the main building will start and continue through the winter.

Seattle Public Schools and Nathan Hale High School thank you for your continued support and understanding during construction.

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New Student and Family Orientation Night at Hale - June 15th, 2009

Ian Kell, the Project Manager for the Nathan Hale modernization project, will be available to answer questions and provide information on the Nathan Hale modernization project to students and families as part of the New Student Family Night at Nathan Hale.

The event will start at 6:30pm. For more information, please vist the Nathan Hale High School website or contact the Nathan Hale High School main office at (206) 252-3680.

Foundation Donors' 2009 Hard Hat Tour

On June 1st, 2009, over 70 members of the Nathan Hale High School Foundation gathered at Nathan Hale for an evening Raider Rebuild Hard Hat Tour. The tour consisted of a photo slideshow showing the construction progress of the new Library/Arts addiition, followed by a guided hard hat tour of the construction site.

To view the slideshow click on the Slideshow PDF or link below. Most of the slides have accompany presentation notes which can be viewed by hovering your mouse over the orange sticky note found in the top left corner of each slide.

Foundation Donors' 2009 Hard Hat Tour Slideshow Adobe PDF (4.6MB)

South Shore School
June 2009 Construction Update

As of the end of May, 2009, the site utilities are 95% installed. The permanent power was installed on May 2nd, 2009 and all exterior walls are now in place. The exterior cement veneer finishes are 95% complete.

This month, June 2009, commissioning (initial testing) will start on the mechanical , electrical and plumbing systems. All exterior finishes are scheduled to be completed and the site hardscape (concrete, sidewalks, asphalt, etc.) installation is well on its way to completion.

Work will continue on the interior finishes, including:

• Exterior metal wall panels
• Interior walls sheet rocking
• Painting of the interior walls
• Ceilings installation
• Bathroom ceramic wall tiling
• Installation of the classroom cabinetry

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Chief Sealth High School
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Hamilton International
Middle School
8 New Photos

Nathan Hale High School
6 New Photos

South Shore High School
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For More Information

Contact:
Pauline Sugarman
Community Outreach,
Building Excellence Project - BEX III
paulines@dkarch.com
(206) 658-2931