Project Details

Bernice Vossbeck Elementary School – Expansion and Longevity ($7.5 million)

This project upgrades and expands Bernice Vossbeck Elementary to ensure the facility can serve students well into the future. Work includes construction of permanent classroom space for approximately 120 additional students, roof replacement, parking expansion, and targeted classroom and building system upgrades. These improvements allow the district to continue using the existing school efficiently and reduce the need for more costly new school construction to serve the extensive growth experienced in the east part of Lynden.

Isom Elementary School – Expansion and Longevity
($6.8 million)

This project upgrades and expands Isom Elementary to extend the life of the facility for decades to come. Improvements include approximately 120 additional permanent student spaces and modernization of critical building systems such as heating and ventilation. The expansion increases overall capacity for all grade levels and better aligns learning spaces in a school originally designed for grades 3–5. Addressing capacity and aging infrastructure now helps reduce reliance on portable classrooms and allows the school to remain viable well beyond 2060.

Lynden Academy – Facility Acquisition and Renovation
($5.5 million)

The levy includes funding to purchase and renovate a permanent facility for Lynden Academy, the district’s parent partnership program serving more than 430 students and continuing to grow. The program is currently housed in a leased former church, with lease and utility costs nearing $20,000 per month and scheduled to increase. The building was not originally designed for daily instructional use. Establishing a district-owned facility allows the district to convert ongoing lease costs into a long-term public asset and improve learning conditions for students and families.

Facilities, Safety, and Maintenance Improvements
(approximately $4.5 million combined)

This portion of the levy addresses essential safety, maintenance, and support needs across district facilities. Projects include security camera and access control upgrades, perimeter fencing, emergency communication systems, transportation garage improvements, targeted upgrades at Lynden High School, and renovations to Judson Hall and the gyms on Main Street to continue school and community use. These are capital investments focused on safety, accessibility, and preserving existing facilities.

Instructional Technology Replacement
($1.6 million over four years)

The levy also supports a planned replacement cycle for student laptops and classroom instructional technology. Spreading these costs over multiple years helps avoid large one-time expenditures and ensures technology remains reliable, secure, and available for daily instruction.