Project Details
After two previous bond attempts in 2024, the Lynden School Board received input and organized a community solutions committee to prioritize the project. The board of directors also pursued all available means to reduce costs of the prioritized projects ultimately reducing the bond proposal by $28.5 million.
Learning Spaces
The project is priced to include 30 academic classrooms and 6 science labs to serve 1,100 students.
The academic wing will include shared and flexible learning spaces similar to Lynden Middle School as seen in the photo.
Career & Technical Education (CTE)
The project includes a woodshop and metal & ag shops. The concept also includes a bio-tech lab/classroom combo, and spaces for health sciences, culinary arts, business, multi-media, and other skill/trade purposes as prioritized by the community during design phase.
Performing and Visual Arts
The project includes art, music, and theater instructional classrooms and a multi-use venue for public performances and broad community use.
Shared Student Spaces
The project includes expanded student common areas such as cafeteria, library, hallways, restrooms, and other student support areas sized for 1250 students.
Stadium and Field Upgrade
The project includes expanded stadium seating and conversion of football field to a year-round, multiuse surface to accommodate physical education classes, football, boys’ and girls’ soccer, girls’ flag football, and expanded year-round and weekend community use.
Jake Maberry Gymnasium Improvements
The project includes ADA access updates and improvements to the entrance, hallways, restrooms, and locker rooms. Upgrades also require seismic improvements to meet current code.
Associated Costs
Included within the project are costs associated with design, permitting, code compliance, safety and security, furnishings, and equipment.
Cost Details
| Learning Spaces Career and Technical Education Performing and Visual Arts Shared Student Spaces | $91.35 million |
| Stadium and Field Upgrade | $4.25 million |
| Jake Maberry Gymnasium Improvements | $5.4 million |
| Associated Costs (design, permitting, code compliance, furnishings, equipment) | $59 million |
| State Construction Assistance Program (SCAP) Credit | – $31 million |
| Total | $129 million |
Project Phasing
Passage of the November 4 bond would result in an aggressive construction schedule. Industry professionals have designed a phasing plan to open the new school at the start of the 2028-29 school year. The phasing plan was chosen for its limited impact on student learning and cost effectiveness.
Key Reminder: The drawing above is concept only, actual final design is completed with input of citizens, educators, and students following the passage of the bond.
The table below outlines design and construction activities.
