Since the new Skyline High School will be built on the same campus as the existing structures, construction will occur in phases. This brief video shows how the campus will transform into the new layout.
Note: This video does not have audio.
Skyline High School Final Anticipated Site Layout
After over 9 months of working with the greater Millcreek community, evaluating over 3,000 comments from a community survey, conducting an extensive traffic study and working closely with the Skyline High Community Council, the District is pleased to release a site layout for the new Skyline High School.
This is a final product of over 40 different layouts that the design team evaluated based on the significant site limitations present that make this rebuild a challenge. We recognize that there is never a perfect product that meets everyone’s expectations, but hope that our community will recognize the tremendous effort that was made to listen to and implement the feedback that was provided.
While interior design work will continue, we expect that Phase 1 will begin in the next few weeks. We will post an anticipated construction time line as soon as that has been finalized.
Thanks for your patience and support as we continue to work to develop and construct a 21st Century High School that will help our students prepare for college and/or a career and be an ongoing asset to this community.
Site Limitations:
- Small campus of just over 40 acres. We prefer campus size to be around 60 acres on a rebuild to be able to maintain the current building for use while the new facility is under construction. This saves taxpayers money.
- A multi-phase rebuild schedule will be used so that students are not displaced and can safely attend school while the new building is constructed. You can see the current buildings on the layout are the shaded portions. We anticipate posting an animated description of these construction phases in the coming weeks.
- Elevation changes are significant from the East to West of this campus.
- Metro Water has a large pipeline that runs North to South just East (marked with dashes on the image) of the current stadium and classroom building. This is their property and we are unable to construct permanent structures on that section of the campus.
- Adjusting the necessary amount of parking to accommodate and enhance traffic patterns in the neighboring area.
Please look for additional information in the coming weeks regarding the construction timeline.
Contractor Awarded for South Kearns, Roosevelt
Jacobsen Construction has been awarded the contract for both South Kearns Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary rebuild projects.
The two schools will be sister schools, meaning the overall structures, floor plans, and facades will be nearly identical. Each school will have two maker space labs and two special education suites in addition to standard classrooms.
Roll-up glass doors and flexible furniture will allow for student collaboration and an easily transformable learning environment.
Security is a major focus of both buildings, and several layers of protection will be used to help keep the schools as safe as possible.
Cyprus/Skyline Architectural Preferences
Design plans for Cyprus High School and Skyline High School will be finalized in the coming months, and we’re getting a clearer picture of the architectural aesthetics of the new buildings.
This photo gallery is a sample of architectural preferences regarding the overall ‘look’ of the new high schools. Please note these are only examples that demonstrate preferred aesthetics, not actual renderings of either building.
These preferences are the result of a focus group with parent advisory committees and community leaders. The images represent some of the designs that resonated most with participants. The architectural design team will take this information into consideration as they work to finalize plans.
Contractor Awarded for Hunter Wing, Construction to Begin in Spring
The Granite Board of Education recently approved Bud Mahas Construction as general contractor for the Hunter High School wing addition.
Construction will commence on the site in the spring, with the full project scheduled to be completed summer 2020.
The wing will include several classrooms, student collaboration spaces, maker spaces, conference rooms, learning labs, faculty areas, and storage space. The increased building capacity will alleviate the need for portable classrooms currently on the campus.
Project Status Timeline
Here you can view the current status of all major capital projects in Granite School District, including completed work, current projects, and future construction dates.
| School | Project | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Jr. High | Major Remodel | In Use; Full Completion December 2018 |
| Evergreen Jr. High | Major Remodel | In Use; Full Completion December 2018 |
| Granite Technical Institute | 5th Floor Expanision | In Use; Full Completion December 2018 |
| Olene Walker Elementary | Rebuild of Roosevelt Elementary | Construction Complete Fall 2020 |
| South Kearns Elementary | Rebuild | Construction Complete Fall 2020 |
| Hunter High School | Wing Addition | Construction Set to Complete 2021 |
| Rosecrest Elementary | Major Remodel | In Use; Completed 2019 |
| Howard Driggs Elementary | Major Remodel | In Use; Completed 2019 |
| Cyprus High School | Rebuild | Construction Begins 2020 |
| Skyline High School | Rebuild | Construction Begins 2020 |
| West Kearns Elementary | Rebuild | Architectural Design Work; Construction Scheduled to Begin 2020 |
| Calvin Smith Elementary | Major Remodel | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2021 |
| Plymouth Elementary | Major Remodel | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2021 |
| Moss Elementary | Major Remodel | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2021 |
| Arcadia Elementary | Rebuild | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2022 |
| Taylorsville High School | Wing Addition | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2022 |
| Orchard Elementary | Rebuild | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2023 |
| Kennedy Jr. High | Major Remodel | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2023 |
| Hillsdale Elementary | Major Remodel | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2023 |
| Academy Park Elementary | Rebuild | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2024 |
| Kearns Jr. High | Rebuild | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2024 |
| Magna Elementary | Major Remodel | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2024 |
| Valley Crest Elementary | Major Remodel | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2024 |
| Sandburg Elementary | Rebuild | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2025 |
| Pioneer Elementary | Major Remodel | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2025 |
| Lincoln Elementary | Major Remodel | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2025 |
| Eastwood Elementary | Rebuild | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2026 |
| Crestview Elementary | Major Remodel | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2026 |
| Spring Lane Elementary | Rebuild | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2027 |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Major Remodel | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2027 |
| Oakridge Elementary | Rebuild | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2028 |
| Valley Jr. High | Rebuild | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2028 |
| Evergreen Jr. High | Rebuild | Construction Scheduled to Begin 2028 |
First Issuance of Bonds Receives AAA Rating
The first issuance of $50,000,000 General Obligation School Building Bonds has been given the highest rating by Fitch Ratings, reflecting the district’s “solid financial operations, flexible labor environment and low liability burden.”
This first issuance will be used for a variety of purposes, from design work to construction contracts. Read the full Fitch Ratings report:
WATCH: Valley Junior High Cuts the Ribbon to Newly Remodeled Building
Students and staff at Valley Junior High were pleased to welcome families, residents, dignitaries, and elected officials to tour the newly remodeled building.
August Update: Project Photos & Contracts
Remodel projects at Evergreen Jr. High, Valley Jr. High, and Granite Technical Institute are in the final stages of completion as we head into the new school year.
Other Project Updates:
A contract was awarded to Hughes General Contractors to be general contractor and construction manager for the Skyline High rebuild.
Elementary security upgrades continue throughout Granite School District. Upgrades at Morningside, Mill Creek, Lincoln, Farnsworth, Hillsdale, Arcadia, and Oquirrh Hills were recently completed, and construction at Fremont and Vista will begin soon.
Security upgrades will be included in 2018/2019 rebuild or remodel projects for the following schools: Howard Driggs, Rosecrest, South Kearns, and West Kearns.
Photos: GTI Remodel and Elementary Security Upgrades
The Granite Technical Institute is expanding. As part of a major remodel, classrooms and lab spaces are being added to the fifth floor of the building, which was previously occupied by Utah State University.
Security upgrades are being installed at a number of elementary schools in the district. These upgrades involve remodeling main entry areas into secure entry systems with additional doors that can only be unlocked by office staff.
