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Wheat Field

New School Progess

Overview of Timeline

Aug 2025 - Ed Specs completed, design process started

Dec 2025 - Applications submitted

Jun 2026 - permits completed

Aug 2026 - Construction begins

Jun 2027 - Begin Remodel Old School

Aug 2027 - Move into new school

NAC Architecture has been selected as the architect to manage the project

Bi-weekly meetings are being held with board members and NAC to coordinate design of the new building.

This page will be updated as information becomes available

Historic Preservation of Old School

The Spokane Preservation Advocates has volunteered to help put the Old Orchard Prairie School House on a historic register.  On Saturday, July 26, 2025, this group of volunteers removed the vinyl siding in preparation for restoring the original siding and painting.

Public Hearing

A proposal to use the original school house as part of the new school will be presented.

The hearing will be held at the Orchard Prairie School at 5:30 pm on Sept 8th, 2025.

Wheat Field

OPSD BOND

Why a New Orchard Prairie School?
Safe Learning Environment

Provide a new building with a secure single  point of entry

Clear sightlines from administration to parking lot

Improvement to drop-off and parking, making students safer

Building Conditions

Handicap accessible!

The current building is not ADA accessible for students, staff, or community members.

Energy efficient building envelope with lower operating cost.

 

Educational Spaces

Dedicated space for special education services

Dedicated health room.

Multipurpose space for fitness, lunch, clubs, etc.

Modern, flexible classrooms that respond to evolving technology needs.

Video showing school needs 

This shows the needs from various perspectives:

Student

Teacher

Staff

Community member

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