Update on Highland High School and West High School – July 30, 2025

School rebuilds happen in phases, and right now, we’re still in the planning and design phase with each school. The new schools will include secure entrances, flexible learning spaces, and modern facilities that support how students learn today. These aren’t just upgrades; they’re long-term investments in safety, structural strength, and high-quality education. We hope to share design visuals with our community sometime this fall.

We have not yet hired the teams and contractors who will physically build the schools. Because of that, specific construction timelines aren’t finalized yet and will evolve as we bring on construction partners. The projects are expected to go out to bid in January 2026.

We’re also working on making plans for our athletic teams at each school to continue practicing and competing, even while their campuses are being rebuilt. (The Summer Construction Update linked below has more details on this.) One of the biggest challenges for school districts across the country right now is chronic absenteeism. It’s hard for our students to succeed in school if they’re not even coming to school. We know that participation in extracurricular activities is an important way to keep students engaged, and athletics are an important component of many students’ experience. We will continue to work to plan for atlernate practice and playing locations for each team as we strive to eliminate barriers to participation.

Keep checking this page to stay up to date on the latest updates for each of our bond and construction projects!

Summer Construction Update - July 26, 2025

Our Facility Services team has been busy all summer working on projects across the district, making upgrades and improvements, and getting our schools ready for the start of school in August. Click on the button below to read about our summer construction projects.

Summer 2025 Construction Update

Click on the pictures below to get the latest for each project. If you have questions, email us at questions@slcschools.org.