Building Our Future
Our community has consistently voted to maintain our school facilities and give NTPS students high-quality places to learn.
Construction and modernization projects in our district are overseen by our Construction & Design Department, with guidance and input from our Facilities Advisory Committee.
Current or Recently Completed Projects
![Large open space with wood accents and a large window view from the library on the second floor.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730235258/nthurstonk12waus/fpkbsv9oczhy8erkssf4/RRHS_Construction_Aerial_October2024.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730235258/nthurstonk12waus/fpkbsv9oczhy8erkssf4/RRHS_Construction_Aerial_October2024.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1730235258/nthurstonk12waus/fpkbsv9oczhy8erkssf4/RRHS_Construction_Aerial_October2024.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1730235258/nthurstonk12waus/fpkbsv9oczhy8erkssf4/RRHS_Construction_Aerial_October2024.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1730235258/nthurstonk12waus/fpkbsv9oczhy8erkssf4/RRHS_Construction_Aerial_October2024.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730235258/nthurstonk12waus/fpkbsv9oczhy8erkssf4/RRHS_Construction_Aerial_October2024.jpg","width":1931}])
The River Ridge High School modernization project is an upgrade of the entire campus, including classroom spaces, athletics facilities, the theater, the student commons, and more.
![Side ground-level view of the RMAC.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732224090/nthurstonk12waus/e2r2yyp1ktoewfi51vzp/RMAC042023mockup_01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732224090/nthurstonk12waus/e2r2yyp1ktoewfi51vzp/RMAC042023mockup_01.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732224090/nthurstonk12waus/e2r2yyp1ktoewfi51vzp/RMAC042023mockup_01.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732224090/nthurstonk12waus/e2r2yyp1ktoewfi51vzp/RMAC042023mockup_01.jpg","width":1000}])
We are modernizing the RMAC to accommodate the Family and Youth Resource Center, South Sound Reading Foundation, Ignite Family Academy, and the Student Records department.
![Front entrance with completed landscaping.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732214883/nthurstonk12waus/sxs3rhzftdigqkzzbhoh/KMSModernizationUpdate042023_01.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732214883/nthurstonk12waus/sxs3rhzftdigqkzzbhoh/KMSModernizationUpdate042023_01.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732214883/nthurstonk12waus/sxs3rhzftdigqkzzbhoh/KMSModernizationUpdate042023_01.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732214883/nthurstonk12waus/sxs3rhzftdigqkzzbhoh/KMSModernizationUpdate042023_01.jpg","width":1000}])
The Komachin Middle School modernization created new classroom, library, and gym space and more.
![Sketch of new building.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1703263780/nthurstonk12waus/kfycyhza3wxow0tajkee/YCFCdrawing_02.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1703263780/nthurstonk12waus/kfycyhza3wxow0tajkee/YCFCdrawing_02.jpg","width":500}])
With the support of our community, we are creating a new facility that focuses on the unique learning needs of young children both in and outside the classroom.
![Aerial view of the Nisqually Middle School sewer conversion project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736788977/nthurstonk12waus/bto9ecxztosbmd9nhiow/NMS_Track_January2025.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736788977/nthurstonk12waus/bto9ecxztosbmd9nhiow/NMS_Track_January2025.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736788977/nthurstonk12waus/bto9ecxztosbmd9nhiow/NMS_Track_January2025.jpg","width":800}])
As part of the 2020 bond promise to refresh play fields, NTPS is upgrading the Nisqually Middle School track and football/soccer/play field.
As part of the 2020 bond promise to ensure warm and dry schools, we have made upgrades to several buildings around the district.
![A photo of a classroom in the completed science modular building]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1703262441/nthurstonk12waus/ee7gvkrkmgxm3zwt1axp/APAA_ModularClassroom.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1703262441/nthurstonk12waus/ee7gvkrkmgxm3zwt1axp/APAA_ModularClassroom.jpg","width":480}])
We added dedicated science classrooms and upgraded other parts of the Aspire campus
![A photo of the progress on the field conversion at Timberline high school.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1710802434/nthurstonk12waus/itspuu3stjpawbtrie2y/THS_fieldconversion_complete.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1710802434/nthurstonk12waus/itspuu3stjpawbtrie2y/THS_fieldconversion_complete.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1710802434/nthurstonk12waus/itspuu3stjpawbtrie2y/THS_fieldconversion_complete.jpg","width":800}])
This project included converting the grass field to artificial turf and added lighting
