Thanks to the generous support of our Ridgway community, a $12.1 million dollar bond was passed in November, 2021.  This community support provided the necessary matching funds to secure a $7.66 million dollar Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grant from the Colorado Department of Education. 

After working all Fall, 2021 with our Design Advisory Group (DAG) that included teachers, parents, administration, our architect (RTA), contractor (FCI), our owner representatives (DPM), and student input, we are now in the exciting process of renovating our aged RSD school building, built in 1972, as well as making improvements to the northern 1996 section of the building.

Improvements:

• Asbestos Abatement

• Replace the outdated, inefficient boiler and air distribution system with a new HVAC system

• Add a new fire alarm, intercom, door access control system and security cameras

• Replace outdated roofing and portions of the metal siding

• Reconfigure the office area to improve building security and functionality

• Bring  preschool into the main building to improve safety and security

• Update electrical system

• Replace outdated, inefficient windows and exterior doors

• Improve Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility

• Create break-out and flex spaces that can be adapted with growth

• Add restrooms within preschool, kindergarten and first grade classrooms

• Improve connections to outdoor spaces

• Improve energy efficiency and leverage renewable energy

• Add fencing around play areas

• Create an outdoor learning space

The construction, which began June 2022 was completed August 2023. If you have questions about the elementary renovation project please contact Superintendent, Susan Lacy, slacy@ridgway.k12.co.us or Elementary Principal, Heidi Hanssen, hhanssen@ridgway.k12.co.us.