Series 2 (2023-25)

In June 2023, construction started at Horizon Elementary School. We’re excited to see progress on that project, which includes

  • Critical building and security upgrades and enhancements 
  • A new gymnasium
  • New kindergarten classrooms. 

Also as part of this phase, the district is accepting bids for a brand-new Dimondale Elementary School.


Details of the Improvement Plans

Horizon Elementary

Critical Infrastructure 

  • Improving HVAC systems, including adding air conditioning  
  • Replacing pavement, sidewalks, and curbs  
  • Improving interior and exterior lighting and controls
  • Upgrading electrical distribution  
  • Upgrading Building Management Systems 

​Safety & Security 

  • Remodeling secure building entrance  
  • Replacing selective door hardware  
  • Improving playground  
  • Improving site traffic safety and flow for pedestrian safety 

Learning Environments 

  • Constructing gymnasium/ multi-purpose room addition  
  • Constructing classroom addition  
  • Replacing classroom, office, and media center furniture and equipment  
  • Upgrading flooring, ceilings, and cabinetry  
  • Upgrading instructional technology and student devices  
  • Upgrading classroom audiovisual equipment 
  • Transition to grades TK - 5

Innovation 

  • Modernize facilities to maximize educational opportunities, flexibility, and safety while considering environmental sustainability and future operating costs

Dimondale Elementary

Critical Infrastructure 

  • Constructing new parking lots, drives, and walkways

​Safety & Security 

  • Constructing a new playground 
  • Improving site traffic safety and flow for pedestrian safety

Learning Environments 

  • Constructing new TK-5 Elementary School, including new classroom furniture and equipment 
  • Upgrading instructional technology, student devices, and classroom audiovisual equipment 
  • Transition to grades TK - 5 

Innovation 

  • Creating facilities to maximize educational opportunities, flexibility, and safety while considering environmental sustainability and future operating costs