Tacoma Public Schools

Bryant Montessori unveils new building with grand celebration CHEERS ABOUND! Students, staff, neighbors and community members came together last night to celebrate the grand opening of the brand-new Bryant Montessori School. They explored the building, watched a student-led video, interacted in Montessori activities and enjoyed a Bryant cookie at the end of their tour. Bryant is one of eight school replacements or historic renovations funded by the $535 million school construction bond voters passed in 2020. #ThankYouVoters #BuildingForAchievement #BryantMontessori #TPS Design-Build team: Skanska and TCF Architecture, PLLC Parametrix

Bryant students give tour of their newly constructed school TAKE THE BRYANT TOUR: According to Bryant fifth-grader Walter Weatherspoon and eighth-grader Jaice Sem, there's a long list of things to like about the new Bryant Montessori School. From the comfy chairs in the nurses’ office and the view of the neighborhood homes from the library to the new community garden in the play yard, there's something for everyone. The newly built, two-story, Bryant opened September 9th in Central Tacoma, offering a place where students in preschool through eighth grade can learn and thrive together. It's one of eight aging neighborhood schools voters approved for replacement in the 2020 bond measure. Take a tour with Walter and Jaice as they show off the brand-new Bryant Montessori and invite the community to celebrate the building at the Grand Opening event Oct.1. ·        When: Tuesday, Oct. 1 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. ·        Where: 717 S. Grant Ave., Tacoma #ThankYouVoters #BuildingForAchievement #BryantMontessori #TPS Skanska TCF Architecture, PLLC Parametrix

Exciting baseball and fastpitch updates across Central Tacoma! Construction is progressing at both Peck Athletic Complex and Hilltop Heritage Middle School baseball and fastpitch fields. Turf is being installed, and work on lights, dugouts, street improvements and fencing continues. These new fields will serve as home for Stadium High's baseball and fastpitch teams, as well as community soccer and lacrosse leagues. Both fields will benefit Stadium High and Hilltop Heritage fastpitch and baseball teams. Construction is expected to wrap up this winter in time for Stadium baseball and fastpitch spring season. Follow for more construction updates, https://lnkd.in/g6kmS9D8 #HilltopHeritageBobcats #StadiumTigers #PeckAthleticComplex #TPS #ThankYouVoters Korsmo Construction and Hellas

Progress is moving full steam ahead at Oakland High School! Over at the historic 1912 building, the third floor is coming together with exterior wall framing, while inside, metal studs are going up. On the second floor, the plywood sheathing is nearly complete, and exterior framing has already begun. The new slab on grade was poured, and the iconic West-facing windows are being beautifully restored and installed. With the roof tear-off underway, the new roof will be up in the next two weeks. By the end of October, the exterior masonry, window installations, and roof will be complete. Meanwhile, the 1957 building is also making big strides. Metal stud framing is progressing inside, with the arrival of door frames paving the way for more interior work. Additionally, right-of-way improvements around the site are set to begin soon, adding to the momentum. #BuildingForAchievement #TPS #OaklandEagles #ThankYouVoters #historicrestoration Design-Build Team: BNBuilders and TCF Architecture, PLLC Checkout more construction updates here: https://lnkd.in/gjWdW5VP

We’re thrilled to announce that the new Bryant Montessori School is nearly complete—just in time for the first day of school! 🏫✨ A few finishing touches around campus such as grind and overlay right-of-way work and topsoil and planting around the campus to finish up the landscaping work. The future is bright as we prepare to open the doors to students on the first day of school Sept. 9.. Get ready for an amazing year ahead! #BryantMontessori #BuildingForAchievement #TPS #thankyouvoters D/B team: Skanska and TCF Architecture, PLLC For more Bryant construction updates follow https://lnkd.in/ghWU-KQW

Big things are happening on the Oakland High School historical renovation project! 🏫Workers will soon start adding extra wall layers in the attic, 2nd and 3rd floors in the historical 1912 building,. On level 1, they’re already working on the electrical lines. The outside is getting fixed up as well, with masonry repairs and new window frames. In September, workers will start to pour new concrete. In the 1957 portion of the site, the crew is working on ceiling frames and filling in walls as they prepare to frame the inside walls at the entrances. New concrete is going in, too. It’s all coming together to create an amazing space for our students! #OaklandEagles #BuildingForAchievement #ConstructionUpdate #TPS #ThankYouVoters D/B team: BNBuilders and TCF Architecture, PLLC Follow for more construction updates: https://lnkd.in/gjWdW5VP

Great news! During summer break, Bryant staff will pack up their temporary spaces in preparation for the move to the new Bryant Montessori School in August. The new Bryant is expected to open to students on the first day of school this fall. The new Bryant Montessori School is almost complete and starting to look like a new school. Landscaping, earthwork and a new courtyard make it easy to picture Bryant students in their new school this fall. New playground equipment installation is in full swing while work crews continue street and sidewalk improvements through mid-August on the surrounding area of the school. Construction work remains on track for the school’s anticipated opening in fall 2024. The new Bryant will include new playgrounds and playfields, parking, and improvements such as new sidewalk and curbs. The school will continue to serve as a Montessori school serving students K-8. For more details about Bryant’s construction project, visit the Bryant Montessori Construction website at https://lnkd.in/gYVmJc7M D/B team: Skanska and TCF Architecture, PLLC

Checkout the progress at Oakland's construction site! The gymnasium roof system on the 1957 building has been successfully demolished. In the 1912 building, workers are framing walls and joists on the second level, with structural framing starting next week. On the first floor, the concrete floor is being demolished, and stair demolition is set for next week. In the weeks to come, underground trenching, plumbing, and perimeter insulation installation. The new Oakland will meet the district’s vision for buildings that are student-centered with flexible spaces that the school can use for future classrooms or other programming needs. The renovated school is scheduled to open in September 2025. Meanwhile, staff and students will continue at the temporary site at 3702 East McKinley Avenue. Oakland is one of 8 schools being revamped thanks to the $535 million school construction bond passed by voters in 2020. Stay tuned for more updates! #BuildingForAchievement #TPS #ThankYouVoters #OaklandEagles More photos: https://lnkd.in/gjNeSUCY D/B team: BNBuilders and TCF Architecture, PLLC

Interior renderings reveal state-of-the-art learning spaces at new Maritime 253 Skills Center TCF Architecture, PLLC’s interior renderings of the new Maritime 253 Skills Center feature modern training spaces designed to simulate real maritime environments, equipped with advanced technology and realistic maritime equipment for hands-on learning. The Maritime 253 Skills Center phase 1 project aims to create a cutting-edge educational facility focusing on advanced preparation in Career and Technical Education (CTE) skills. The Maritime Center will be a landmark campus on the Tacoma waterfront, home to a new Port of Tacoma business office building and Tacoma Public Schools new Maritime 253 Skills Center. Maritime 253 will provide opportunities for high school students across Pierce County to develop skills and education leading to a career in the maritime and industrial trades. Learn more about Maritime 253 Skills Center and the Port Maritime Center.  https://lnkd.in/gpyG6jWt

Making plans for prom can be exciting and overwhelming. We asked students to share in their own words what prom safety tips are important to them, hear how Stadium students Rubi and Vallerie can help by sharing a few planning tips to get you to/from prom safely. Prom Safety Tip: Transportation; Decide in advance how you’ll get to and from prom. Whether it’s a limo, a carpool, or a parent driving, make sure the driver is responsible and sober. Share your transportation plans with your parents or guardians.  https://bit.ly/tacomaprom Credit: Stadium HS Ms. Parkhurst’s Broadcasting class, Rubi and Vallerie #TPS #promsafety #designateddriver #StadiumTigers