Shorewood News 9/1/13
Dear Shorewood Community,
We are very excited to begin the 2013-2014 school year in our new building. Thank you to Shoreline voters and the State of Washington for supporting the Shorewood High School Replacement Project.
Our first day promises to be a celebration of the new building as we begin the school year with a special assembly and orientation activities for all students. While parents and community are always welcome at Shorewood High School, we do ask that parents and community restrict visits to school business, and that all visitors check in to the main office at all times. This will allow staff to focus on a smooth start to the school year for students.
Please plan to join us for a community wide celebration and open house scheduled for October 12, from 1-4 pm when the School Board will dedicate the building and open the facility to the public.
Please read below for important details that will impact the operation of school for the first two-three months of operations. We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation:
TRANSPORTATION: Drop-off , pick-up and parking will be congested until November, when new parking lots and the permanent bus areas will be completed on the west side of the campus. Everyone should expect delays, especially during the first week of school.
RESTRICTED AREA: The parking lot east of the building and closest to Aurora Avenue with an entrance from 175th street is closed to the public during school hours. This area is restricted to school busses, staff parking, and contractors. Towing may be enforced.
FLAG POLE/FRONT DOOR AREA: The paved loop access from 175th street is still under construction. This area is restricted to special education busses only until 8:30 am and from 1:30 pm on. School buses take priority at all times and towing may be enforced.
PARKING: Public parking for the first three months of school is restricted to the temporary parking accessed off of 170th street on the south side of the campus.
SHORT-TERM VISITOR PARKING is available from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm ONLY in the designated spots on the north side of the building by the flag pole for periods of 30 minutes or less. This loop will be for special education busses only before 8:30 am and after 1:30 pm. School buses take priority at all times and towing may be enforced. Longer term parking is available in the temporary lot accessed off of 170th street.
STUDENT DROP-OFF and PICK-UP POINTS:
1) PREFERRED AREA - Student/Staff/Visitor Lot. Enter from 170th street. There is a short gravel path from the parking lot to the new building.
2) LAST RESORT - Ronald Waste Water Plant located at the corner of Linden Ave and 175th St. has offered their driveway for quick drop-offs. Parents will need to enter from Linden and exit onto 175th. No parking or waiting.
3) ALTERNATE - Families may find it most convenient to drop students in safe areas 1-2 blocks from school to avoid congestion.
BIKING and CARPOOLING to school is encouraged. There are bike racks at all approach points to the school. Students should lock their bikes when unattended.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, Wednesday, September 4. SCHOOL BEGINS at 7:50 am and ENDS at 2:25 pm.
Dear Shorewood Community,
We are very excited to begin the 2013-2014 school year in our new building. Thank you to Shoreline voters and the State of Washington for supporting the Shorewood High School Replacement Project.
Our first day promises to be a celebration of the new building as we begin the school year with a special assembly and orientation activities for all students. While parents and community are always welcome at Shorewood High School, we do ask that parents and community restrict visits to school business, and that all visitors check in to the main office at all times. This will allow staff to focus on a smooth start to the school year for students.
Please plan to join us for a community wide celebration and open house scheduled for October 12, from 1-4 pm when the School Board will dedicate the building and open the facility to the public.
Please read below for important details that will impact the operation of school for the first two-three months of operations. We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation:
TRANSPORTATION: Drop-off , pick-up and parking will be congested until November, when new parking lots and the permanent bus areas will be completed on the west side of the campus. Everyone should expect delays, especially during the first week of school.
RESTRICTED AREA: The parking lot east of the building and closest to Aurora Avenue with an entrance from 175th street is closed to the public during school hours. This area is restricted to school busses, staff parking, and contractors. Towing may be enforced.
FLAG POLE/FRONT DOOR AREA: The paved loop access from 175th street is still under construction. This area is restricted to special education busses only until 8:30 am and from 1:30 pm on. School buses take priority at all times and towing may be enforced.
PARKING: Public parking for the first three months of school is restricted to the temporary parking accessed off of 170th street on the south side of the campus.
SHORT-TERM VISITOR PARKING is available from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm ONLY in the designated spots on the north side of the building by the flag pole for periods of 30 minutes or less. This loop will be for special education busses only before 8:30 am and after 1:30 pm. School buses take priority at all times and towing may be enforced. Longer term parking is available in the temporary lot accessed off of 170th street.
STUDENT DROP-OFF and PICK-UP POINTS:
1) PREFERRED AREA - Student/Staff/Visitor Lot. Enter from 170th street. There is a short gravel path from the parking lot to the new building.
2) LAST RESORT - Ronald Waste Water Plant located at the corner of Linden Ave and 175th St. has offered their driveway for quick drop-offs. Parents will need to enter from Linden and exit onto 175th. No parking or waiting.
3) ALTERNATE - Families may find it most convenient to drop students in safe areas 1-2 blocks from school to avoid congestion.
BIKING and CARPOOLING to school is encouraged. There are bike racks at all approach points to the school. Students should lock their bikes when unattended.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL, Wednesday, September 4. SCHOOL BEGINS at 7:50 am and ENDS at 2:25 pm.
Shorewood 8/12/13
The new high school opens for business on Monday, Aug. 12. The main office, ASB office and counseling office will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 3:30 p.m. Visitors may park in the south parking lot (accessed off North 170th) or on Linden Avenue North across from the school.
Inside, preparations continue for opening of the entire building for the first day of school on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Orientation for new freshmen will be held Aug. 28.
• Final cleaning continues in classrooms following ceiling tile installation.
• Furniture is being installed throughout the building.
• Main and auxiliary gym wood floor is installed and striping completed.
• Topsoil is being placed and planting continues around the front entrance and south courtyard.
• Demolition of the former Shorewood building is ongoing, with crews continuing to move south. The site of the old building will be replaced by parking, athletic fields and tennis courts.
Shorewood will host a community open house and dedication for the new building from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, with a program at 1:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.
Inside, preparations continue for opening of the entire building for the first day of school on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Orientation for new freshmen will be held Aug. 28.
• Final cleaning continues in classrooms following ceiling tile installation.
• Furniture is being installed throughout the building.
• Main and auxiliary gym wood floor is installed and striping completed.
• Topsoil is being placed and planting continues around the front entrance and south courtyard.
• Demolition of the former Shorewood building is ongoing, with crews continuing to move south. The site of the old building will be replaced by parking, athletic fields and tennis courts.
Shorewood will host a community open house and dedication for the new building from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, with a program at 1:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.
July 28, 2013
Shoreline Area News has a small article about the demolition (pretty spectacular as it gets going!). Pretty interesting to read the comments as well - lots of happy/sad...
News July 2013
The next phase of Shorewood will be getting under way in July, with the demolition of the existing building to be followed by construction of parking and the fields and tennis courts. Look for the demolition to begin at the north end along North 175th as that area needs to have a parking area complete before school starts in September.
Usual construction hours apply, beginning at 7 am. The fence has gone up around the old Shorewood site, and demolition will follow over the summer.
Usual construction hours apply, beginning at 7 am. The fence has gone up around the old Shorewood site, and demolition will follow over the summer.
News June 24,2013
Public auction of surplus Shorewood equipment set for June 26With the transition to the new school facility, the current Shorewood High School offices and facilities will be closed to the public between June 24 and 30 while staff packs and moves the school.
James G. Murphy Co. will hold a public auction of surplus equipment in the old Shorewood at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26. Preview begins at 8 a.m. For more information, visit their Web site
Surplus items include culinary arts kitchen equipment, fitness equipment and school furnishings such as student and teacher desks, chairs and lockers.
Demolition of the old Shorewood is expected to begin the week of July 1.
The new Shorewood administrative offices will open Aug. 12, but the remainder of the building will be closed to the public prior to the opening of school Sept. 4.
A community open house and dedication for the new Shorewood will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12.
James G. Murphy Co. will hold a public auction of surplus equipment in the old Shorewood at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 26. Preview begins at 8 a.m. For more information, visit their Web site
Surplus items include culinary arts kitchen equipment, fitness equipment and school furnishings such as student and teacher desks, chairs and lockers.
Demolition of the old Shorewood is expected to begin the week of July 1.
The new Shorewood administrative offices will open Aug. 12, but the remainder of the building will be closed to the public prior to the opening of school Sept. 4.
A community open house and dedication for the new Shorewood will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12.
News June 18, 2013
Construction Update
-Craig Degginger, Information Officer
• Progress is steady, and the entire building remains on schedule to open for the beginning of school in September. Here is what is happening in June:
• Electrical rough-in will be completed in Ronald School and sheetrock will be installed.
• Exterior metal panels installation is nearing completion with the theater being the final area.
• Windows at the library, commons, main entry and south classroom entry are nearly complete.
• All basketball hoops, divider curtain, speakers, light fixtures have been installed in the gym. Gym floor installation will begin soon.
• Casework installation is nearing completion in the classroom building.
• Most of the ceiling grid is installed in the building.
• Main electrical room has been energized with permanent power.
• Light fixtures are installed in most of the classroom building.
• Restroom fixtures, flooring and wall tile installation is complete in classroom building.
• Main kitchen equipment is delivered and being installed.
• Site concrete continues to be poured with good weather. Main south courtyard is 90 percent complete and north main entry courtyard is 50 percent complete.
• Carpet and rubber flooring installation is underway on all three levels of the classroom building.
• Installation of Culinary Arts kitchen equipment is nearly complete.
Old SWHS Office Closing Early for Moving and Demolition
With the transition to the new school facility, the current Shorewood High School offices and facilities will be closed to the public beginning June 24th while staff packs and moves the school.
New SWHS Summer Office Hours
Please understand that, in August, only the administrative offices will be open as we prepare to open school. The remainder of the building will be closed to the public at this time while we prepare to begin teaching.
Dates/ Office Hours
June 24–August 12 closed
August 12–16 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 1–3:30 p.m.
August 19–23 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 1–3:30 p.m.
August 26–30 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
September 2 closed (Labor Day holiday)
September 3 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
September 4 classes begin
Questions and Communications
Between June 24th and August 12th, Shorewood High School will be without phone service. Questions and communications for SWHS staff can be made by e-mail found on the school directory. Please note that all staff will be out of contact July1st–August 12th. See: Administrative Directory, Teacher Directory. Urgent communications or questions that can only be answered by phone can be directed to district staff at 206.393.4365. Your message will be forwarded to the appropriate SWHS staff. We appreciate your patience in the transition.
-Craig Degginger, Information Officer
• Progress is steady, and the entire building remains on schedule to open for the beginning of school in September. Here is what is happening in June:
• Electrical rough-in will be completed in Ronald School and sheetrock will be installed.
• Exterior metal panels installation is nearing completion with the theater being the final area.
• Windows at the library, commons, main entry and south classroom entry are nearly complete.
• All basketball hoops, divider curtain, speakers, light fixtures have been installed in the gym. Gym floor installation will begin soon.
• Casework installation is nearing completion in the classroom building.
• Most of the ceiling grid is installed in the building.
• Main electrical room has been energized with permanent power.
• Light fixtures are installed in most of the classroom building.
• Restroom fixtures, flooring and wall tile installation is complete in classroom building.
• Main kitchen equipment is delivered and being installed.
• Site concrete continues to be poured with good weather. Main south courtyard is 90 percent complete and north main entry courtyard is 50 percent complete.
• Carpet and rubber flooring installation is underway on all three levels of the classroom building.
• Installation of Culinary Arts kitchen equipment is nearly complete.
Old SWHS Office Closing Early for Moving and Demolition
With the transition to the new school facility, the current Shorewood High School offices and facilities will be closed to the public beginning June 24th while staff packs and moves the school.
New SWHS Summer Office Hours
Please understand that, in August, only the administrative offices will be open as we prepare to open school. The remainder of the building will be closed to the public at this time while we prepare to begin teaching.
Dates/ Office Hours
June 24–August 12 closed
August 12–16 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 1–3:30 p.m.
August 19–23 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. 1–3:30 p.m.
August 26–30 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
September 2 closed (Labor Day holiday)
September 3 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
September 4 classes begin
Questions and Communications
Between June 24th and August 12th, Shorewood High School will be without phone service. Questions and communications for SWHS staff can be made by e-mail found on the school directory. Please note that all staff will be out of contact July1st–August 12th. See: Administrative Directory, Teacher Directory. Urgent communications or questions that can only be answered by phone can be directed to district staff at 206.393.4365. Your message will be forwarded to the appropriate SWHS staff. We appreciate your patience in the transition.
For great photos, see the article in Shoreline Area News
Electrical rough-in continues in Ronald School
Elevator installation at both elevator locations and theater lift are installed
Exterior metal panels installation is nearing completion.
Window installation at the library, commons, main entry and south classroom entry are nearly complete
Gym ceilings are painted and installation of sports equipment is underway (see attached photos)
Casework installation is nearing completion
Restroom flooring and wall tile installation is nearing completion in classroom building
Main kitchen floor tile has been installed
Roofing is nearly complete
Site concrete continues to be poured with good weather. Main South courtyard is under way. Light pole bases and seat walls and tables have been poured in the main south courtyard and north courtyard
Carpet installation in the mock-up classroom is complete and remainder of carpet is loaded into building
Culinary arts kitchen equipment is being installed
Ceiling grid installation continues in all areas of the building
Electrical rough-in continues in Ronald School
Elevator installation at both elevator locations and theater lift are installed
Exterior metal panels installation is nearing completion.
Window installation at the library, commons, main entry and south classroom entry are nearly complete
Gym ceilings are painted and installation of sports equipment is underway (see attached photos)
Casework installation is nearing completion
Restroom flooring and wall tile installation is nearing completion in classroom building
Main kitchen floor tile has been installed
Roofing is nearly complete
Site concrete continues to be poured with good weather. Main South courtyard is under way. Light pole bases and seat walls and tables have been poured in the main south courtyard and north courtyard
Carpet installation in the mock-up classroom is complete and remainder of carpet is loaded into building
Culinary arts kitchen equipment is being installed
Ceiling grid installation continues in all areas of the building
SW Construction News 3/31/13
At the Tuesday, April 9, 7:30 p.m. Richmond Beach Community Meeting, you can hear from Bill Dunbar, Principal of Shorewood, and Jeff Greene, Project Manager.
(new as of March 29, from Craig Degginger)
Work continues at a brisk pace on the new Shorewood with five months until the opening of school Sept. 4.
Work currently under way includes:
· Elevator installation.
· Exterior metal panels installation.
· Window installation at the library, commons, main entry and south classroom entry.
· Painting of the gym ceiling. Painting is nearing completion in the classroom building
· Casework and corridor panels are being installed on all levels of the classroom building
· Main electrical room has been energized with permanent power to the building.
· Roofing is nearly complete throughout the structure.
· Site concrete continues to be poured with good weather.
· Ceiling grid installation in the classroom building.
(new as of March 29, from Craig Degginger)
Work continues at a brisk pace on the new Shorewood with five months until the opening of school Sept. 4.
Work currently under way includes:
· Elevator installation.
· Exterior metal panels installation.
· Window installation at the library, commons, main entry and south classroom entry.
· Painting of the gym ceiling. Painting is nearing completion in the classroom building
· Casework and corridor panels are being installed on all levels of the classroom building
· Main electrical room has been energized with permanent power to the building.
· Roofing is nearly complete throughout the structure.
· Site concrete continues to be poured with good weather.
· Ceiling grid installation in the classroom building.
SW News 3/17/13
Declaration of Surplus – Shorewood High School Furniture and Equipment – Authorization for Disposal
Prior to the demolition of the original Shorewood High School buildings, the entire contents of the building, consisting of student and teacher chairs, desks, tables, other furniture, fixtures, equipment, etc. will be repurposed as needed within our district and selected items will be stored for possible future needs.
Per Policy #7251, the remaining supplies, furniture, fixtures and equipment will be ready for surplus and disposed of in accordance with State law. The District will advertise at least 30 days prior to the sale in the Seattle Times, a newspaper of general circulation in the school district, and to any public or private school that these items are available for purchase.
Items will be sold at a one-day public auction held by the James G. Murphy auction company during the last week of June 2013 at the high school. (emphasis added)
CURRENT REVENUE SOURCE: After auction expenses, any remaining revenue will be deposited to the program where the purchase was first incurred.
The Superintendent will be recommending Board approval to declare surplus the excess contents residing within Shorewood High and authorize disposal in accordance with State law.
Final Acceptance – Interwest Construction, Inc. – Shorewood High School – Demolition and Early Site Work (Project 1B)
On May 23, 2011, the Board authorized the District to award a contract to Interwest Construction, Inc. for demolition and early site work at Shorewood High School.
The project previously received approval for “substantial completion” by the School Board on November 7, 2011. As of February 14, 2013, the project met final completion status.
The Board was provided a copy of the letter from Dan Miles of Bassetti Architects was issued following his final review and inspection of the project. Jeff Greene, Project Manager, concurs with the architect’s recommendation. District staff is now satisfied that the project is complete and ready for “final acceptance” by the Board.
The cost of this project is within budget.
CURRENT REVENUE SOURCE: – Capital Projects Fund - 2010 Bond Authorization
(the following construction information is the same as last week)
Shorewood remains on schedule for its opening in September. Work is moving quickly inside, and as weather permits, outside the building. The existing second floor of Ronald School has been demolished and installation of sheetrock has started as the two-story classroom spaces for drama and orchestra are created.
Exterior veneer work is nearing completion in the courtyard area on the exterior of the library and athletic areas. Exterior metal panels have been installed on the main gym and a portion of the way around the classroom building. Windows installation continues around the classroom building. Storefront windows and curtain wall installations are underway at the classroom building for the library, commons, entrance and other areas. Sheetrock installation is nearly complete at the classroom building. Painting has progressed through about half of the classroom building. Main electrical switchgear installation continues in the main electrical room and Seattle City Light is scheduled to install the building’s transformer soon. Roofing is nearing completion in all areas. Site concrete continues to be poured with good weather.
Prior to the demolition of the original Shorewood High School buildings, the entire contents of the building, consisting of student and teacher chairs, desks, tables, other furniture, fixtures, equipment, etc. will be repurposed as needed within our district and selected items will be stored for possible future needs.
Per Policy #7251, the remaining supplies, furniture, fixtures and equipment will be ready for surplus and disposed of in accordance with State law. The District will advertise at least 30 days prior to the sale in the Seattle Times, a newspaper of general circulation in the school district, and to any public or private school that these items are available for purchase.
Items will be sold at a one-day public auction held by the James G. Murphy auction company during the last week of June 2013 at the high school. (emphasis added)
CURRENT REVENUE SOURCE: After auction expenses, any remaining revenue will be deposited to the program where the purchase was first incurred.
The Superintendent will be recommending Board approval to declare surplus the excess contents residing within Shorewood High and authorize disposal in accordance with State law.
Final Acceptance – Interwest Construction, Inc. – Shorewood High School – Demolition and Early Site Work (Project 1B)
On May 23, 2011, the Board authorized the District to award a contract to Interwest Construction, Inc. for demolition and early site work at Shorewood High School.
The project previously received approval for “substantial completion” by the School Board on November 7, 2011. As of February 14, 2013, the project met final completion status.
The Board was provided a copy of the letter from Dan Miles of Bassetti Architects was issued following his final review and inspection of the project. Jeff Greene, Project Manager, concurs with the architect’s recommendation. District staff is now satisfied that the project is complete and ready for “final acceptance” by the Board.
The cost of this project is within budget.
CURRENT REVENUE SOURCE: – Capital Projects Fund - 2010 Bond Authorization
(the following construction information is the same as last week)
Shorewood remains on schedule for its opening in September. Work is moving quickly inside, and as weather permits, outside the building. The existing second floor of Ronald School has been demolished and installation of sheetrock has started as the two-story classroom spaces for drama and orchestra are created.
Exterior veneer work is nearing completion in the courtyard area on the exterior of the library and athletic areas. Exterior metal panels have been installed on the main gym and a portion of the way around the classroom building. Windows installation continues around the classroom building. Storefront windows and curtain wall installations are underway at the classroom building for the library, commons, entrance and other areas. Sheetrock installation is nearly complete at the classroom building. Painting has progressed through about half of the classroom building. Main electrical switchgear installation continues in the main electrical room and Seattle City Light is scheduled to install the building’s transformer soon. Roofing is nearing completion in all areas. Site concrete continues to be poured with good weather.
SW Construction News 2/24/13
Shorewood remains on schedule for its opening in September. Work is moving quickly inside, and as weather permits, outside the building.
- www.shorelineareanews.com, February 23 (there are photos!!!) http://www.shorelineareanews.com/2013/02/shorewood-high-school-modernization.html
- Sheetrock is being installed in Ronald Building and subfloor installation is underway.
- Exterior veneer work is complete in the courtyard area on the exterior of the library and athletic areas.
- Exterior metal panels have been installed on the main gym and stair towers.
- Window installation continues around the classroom building.
- Storefront windows and curtain wall installations are underway at the classroom building for the library, commons, entrance and other areas
- Sheetrock installation is nearly complete at the classroom building.
- Painting has progressed through 70 percent of the classroom building.
- Main electrical switchgear installation continues in the main electrical room and Seattle City Light has installed the building’s transformer. Electrical wall rough-in is complete in most of the building, and HVAC rough in continues.
- Roofing is nearing completion in all areas.
- Carpet installation will begin soon.
- Site concrete continues to be poured with good weather.
- www.shorelineareanews.com, February 23 (there are photos!!!) http://www.shorelineareanews.com/2013/02/shorewood-high-school-modernization.html
