Bond Projects
Room to Grow
Thanks to the support of voters in 2023, plans are in place and construction has begun on several projects to address growth in the district, replace the district’s two oldest buildings, and enhance safety of schools. As part of the $175 million bond, the district is replacing elementary schools in Bayport and Lake Elmo, expanding Oak-Land Middle School, and making essential safety and security upgrades across the district, with a special focus on the high school.
Design work for these projects has been completed, incorporating valuable feedback from staff, students, and parents to ensure that the new facilities meet the needs of the school community. The Spring 2025 groundbreaking on the projects of new spaces is on pace to open for the start of the 2026-27 school year.
The detailed images below show what the buildings will look like from the outside, as well as concepts of learning spaces within the schools.
Bayport Elementary
The new Bayport school is located on a 10-acre site adjacent to Barkers Alps Park. The two-story building will have capacity for 600 students. The theme for the school is the river valley with color schemes and visual elements throughout the building to reflect that.
Lake Elmo Elementary
The new Lake Elmo Elementary is located on 47 acres of land at the corner of Lake Elmo Avenue and 10th Street NE. It will be able to accommodate up to 1,100 students and house the Spanish Immersion program. The architecture of the school focuses on prairie landscapes, drawing inspiration from the nearby Lake Elmo Park Reserve.
Oak-Land Middle
Additional classrooms will be added to Oak-Land Middle to accommodate future growth in enrollment. Construction will include a new gymnasium with the existing gym being converted into a new media center and common area for students.
Stillwater Area High School
With a new main entrance, Stillwater Area High School is making essential safety updates and security upgrades.
Photos coming soon...
Designing With Purpose
The Tuesday, Aug. 6 board meeting features the architects explaining the vision behind each of the projects and find even more images of the new learning spaces.