• Jefferson Modernization 2020 Bond

  • Project Information
    The next Jefferson Community Design Workshop scheduled for Wednesday, Dec 11th has been canceled!  
    For more information about this development, please refer to the recording of the   and this email from ½ûÂþÌìÌà leadership. 

    Oct 30th Design Workshop information
    View the Oct 30th workshop presentation materials

    August 14th Design Workshop information
    View the Aug 14th workshop presentation materials
    View the Aug 14th workshop Meeting Summary

    July 17th Design Workshop information
    Click here to view the July 17th workshop presentation materials
    Click here to view the July 17th workshop meeting minutes

     

    Construction is scheduled to begin in Summer 2025.

    The new schedule has construction starting in the summer of 2025, with students and staff moving into the new building in the fall of 2028. Work on the site and fields will continue for several more months and be completed in mid-2029.  Students and staff will remain on site during the entire construction period.

    April 25th Community Meeting information 

    On April 25th, the project team presented the latest project updates to the community.  Below are the presentation materials shared with the public:

    Spring 2024 JHS Public Engagement Plan
    April 25th Meeting Presentation Boards

    Dec 2023 Board Resolution calls for project review. April 25th Community Meeting information 

    On December 12th, the ½ûÂþÌìÌà Board of Education passed RESOLUTION No. 6806 that directed the Office of School Modernization to reassess the current Jefferson High School site plan, so that its students and staff will not relocate to another site during construction.

    The design team will return to the Board of Education on April 2nd, 2024 with an updated plan that, per the resolution, will:
    • Keep students & staff largely on the Jefferson campus during construction.
    • Include a targeted student enrollment of 1,700.
    • Demolish the 1909 building and build a new building.
    • Seek to conform to ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ’s current high school education specifications area program.

    Jefferson Comprehensive Plan Approved Dec 2022

    On Dec. 13th, 2022, the ½ûÂþÌìÌà Board of Education approved the Jefferson High School Modernization Comprehensive Plan. ½ûÂþÌìÌà is now moving forward with the next phase of the design for the modernization of Jefferson High School. The project plan includes major renovation of the original 1909 building plus new building additions on the campus. Construction will begin in the fall of 2024.

    Read the Jefferson HS Comprehensive Plan Report 12-13-22

     

Jefferson Conceptual Walk Through Video

  • Get Connected

    To share your questions, thoughts or concerns with the design team for the Jefferson Modernization project, or to simply join the mailing list email us at JHSBond@pps.net

    For more information about all School Building Improvement Bond projects, email schoolmodernization@pps.net
    or call us at 503-916-2222

     
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  • Jefferson Modernization Design Team

    and  have teamed up for the Jefferson High School Project. This dynamic partnership brings an unmatched, long-term commitment to North/Northeast Portland. Bora has deep K-12 experience and a strong history of successful projects with ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ, and is a national leader in the design of performing arts spaces.  LEVER, based in the Jefferson neighborhood, has recently completed the Meyer Memorial Trust Headquarters.  Bora and LEVER are joined by Colloqate Design, who will lead the team’s Design Justice-based community engagement process.  All three firms are committed to the creation of  a vibrant, sustainable, and resilient high school that reflects the values and aspirations of the community.

    Thank you voters

    Thank you voters for supporting the 2012, 2017 and 2020 Bonds. The Office of School Modernization is continuing the important work of rebuilding our aging schools, making them all safer, more sustainable and better equipped for 21st century learning.

    Design Specifications

    View the District Education Specifications for Comprehensive High Schools (Ed Specs)
    Educational Design Specifications provide a framework of needs for the design team as they develop their vision for any modernization and rebuild project.
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