Lake Stevens Unveils First Renderings of Glenwood Elementary School
| Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... | |--------------------------------------------------------------------| | EVERETT — Residents of Lake Stevens got a glimpse of the future on Friday, with the release of design renderings for the new $70.7 million Glenwood Elementary School. |
The Lake Stevens School District shared the 3D renderings on its website after submitting ecological permitting paperwork to the state Department of Ecology on October 27, a significant step in the construction process, according to Robb Stanton, executive director of school planning and construction.
“The ecological permit is a complex process,” Stanton emphasized. “It involves ensuring we protect the environment, adhere to safe construction practices, and obtain permissions from relevant agencies.”
Lake Stevens voters approved a capital improvement bond in February 2025 to finance the project, with an additional $12.3 million from the state. The new building, located next to a protected wetland, will be three stories, a first for the district.
Site designs include:
- A bus loop, previously absent from the old school.
- A separate drop-off area.
- A turf field and play area in front of the building.
The new structure will be built to maximize space, catering to the district's growing student body. With about 640 students currently enrolled at Glenwood, and a yearly growth rate of 50 to 100 students, the new building will accommodate over 650 pupils in 26 learning spaces.
The capital bond is also funding several other projects, including Elementary School No. 8, a specialized learning center, a new Skyline Elementary, an expansion to Lake Stevens Middle School, and a gymnasium at Hillcrest Elementary.
Glenwood Elementary is scheduled for completion in time for the 2028-29 school year. Once Elementary School No. 8 is completed, Glenwood students will move in for the 2027-28 school year.