New Skyline Elementary

Design: NAC Architecture
Contractor: Spee West Construction
Estimated cost: $72.3M
State contribution: $12.3M
Local tax share: $60M
Eligible to use school impact fees for additional classrooms

Construction Update

Lake Stevens School District is moving forward with the replacement of Skyline Elementary School, made possible through the voter-approved 2025 School Construction Bond. Rather than modernizing the existing building, the district will construct a new school in lieu of modernization to better meet current educational needs and accommodate future student enrollment. Building a new building is more cost efficient, providing a savings for our tax payers.

Project Timeline | Work Taking Place in Phases

Phase 1 site work begins: June 2026
Estimated opening: Midwinter 2027

Project Overview

The new Skyline Elementary will be designed to support modern teaching and learning while providing safe, updated spaces for students, staff, and the community.

The new school will be constructed on the field between LSMS and the current Skyline, while students continue learning in the existing building during construction. Once complete, the new school will serve approximately 650 students, expanding capacity and helping address continued enrollment growth in our community.

Why this Project is Needed

The new Skyline Elementary School will:

Expand capacity to serve a growing student population
Update the building to better support current instructional programs and learning environments
Improve the overall campus layout, including expanded parking and site circulation for families, staff, and visitors
Separate bus circulation from parent drop-off and pick-up, addressing safety needs
This new facility will provide a modern learning environment designed to support students, staff, and the Skyline school community for many years to come.

Benefits for Students and the Community

Modern classrooms and learning spaces designed for today’s instructional practices
Classroom doors, which the current building does not have, improving safety and learning environments
Improved outdoor play areas for students
Expanded parking and site circulation for families, staff, and visitors
Updated facilities that support current and future educational programs

Site Considerations During Construction

Skyline Elementary is located adjacent to Lake Stevens Middle School, and students will be on site at both locations when construction begins. Student safety will remain a top priority throughout the construction process.

District and construction teams are working closely with school administrators to carefully plan construction activities, minimize disruptions to the school day, and maintain safe access for students, staff, and families. Construction areas will be clearly separated from school operations, and efforts will be made to keep the work contained while school is in session.

Construction staging, storage, and parking will take place on the Lake Stevens Middle School football field, which will be upgraded to turf as part of the middle school modernization project.

Additional information will be shared with families as construction planning continues and timelines are finalized.