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Edmonds School District

Salish Middle School

Project Progress

On February 13, 2024, the Edmonds School District's $594 million bond measure was approved by voters with 65.33% support. This bond will fund various projects, including an estimated $170 million for adding a new fifth middle school at the current location of the Former Alderwood Middle School Campus (currently the interim site for Oak Heights Elementary). The new school is part of a broader District Bond Plan aimed at moving 6th grade to middle school and enhancing educational outcomes.

Project Overview

The District plans to build a new 6-8 grade middle school for 1,000 students. The site layout will be optimized based on the District-wide Middle School Educational Specification and recent experiences with new schools. Permitting for the site will be done through the City of Lynnwood.

The District will use the General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) approach for this project. Mahlum Architects and Spee West Construction Co. have been selected and approved by the School Board to lead the design and construction, working closely together throughout the project.

Prior to the 2024-2025 school year, a Design Review Committee was established, including staff, students, and parents from the nearby community. The committee held meetings, and focus groups to gather input for the design phase.

Existing Site Changes

Prior to constructing a new site, a construction entry is planned to be established at the existing controlled intersection off of Alderwood Mall Parkway. This will allow for separation of parent / student drop off and bus traffic in the final condition. The new entry will also relieve construction traffic off of 28th Ave W which is a smaller road.

The Existing Former Alderwood Middle School is planned to be demolished immediately after the current Oak Heights Elementary School occupants have vacated in Summer of 2026.

Project Schedule and Constraints

The District plans to open the Salish Middle School in September 2028, though this timeline may be adjusted. Key scheduling considerations include:

  • Growth in District enrollment during the 2024 Bond program
  • Planning and implementation of the District’s grade reconfiguration for Elementary and Middle Schools
  • Snohomish County land use entitlements and permitting
  • City of Lynnwood’s land use entitlements and permitting
  • Nearby Wetland Mitigation strategies
  • Permitting and construction of a new site entrance at the existing controlled intersection at Alderwood Mall Parkway
  • Upgrades and improvements to 28th Ave W Right-of-Way and sidewalks
  • Coordination of concurrent activities, including updates to Educational Specifications, Programming, and Conceptual Design
  • Design phases, reviews, and construction timelines

Next Steps

Over the next two years, the project will move through design and permitting stages, with construction expected to begin in the summer of 2026 and completion anticipated by 2028, in time for the 2028-2029 academic year. The Edmonds School District plans continued engagement with the community throughout the project.