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Our buildings are the foundation of what we do at NTPS. Our community has consistently voted to support us through Bond initiatives to improve our school facilities and give NTPS students the places they need to achieve their goals. See the latest updates below and read more about construction plans and progress throughout the district.Construction in our district is overseen by our Construction & Design Department, with guidance and input from our Facilities Advisory Committee.
Questions? Contact Community Relations
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New boilers at Horizons & Meadows
What keeps our schools warm in the winter months? At Horizons and Meadows, it is a boiler the size of a hot water tank, powerful enough to heat ten average-sized homes! Read more >>
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Building Our Future: RMAC Improvements
Planning and design work has started on a new look to the Raj Manhas Activity Center - the older end of the building will be updated. Read more >>
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Aspire's modular science building is complete
Aspire's new science modular building is installed and in use! This new modular building was assembled off-site and installed very quickly on campus this year and is open and being used by students. Watch Construction & Design's Dean Martinolich talk about the process >>
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Electric vehicle charging stations proposed
An Electric Vehicle Charging Station is proposed for our District thanks to a City of Lacey grant and cooperative effort between the City of Lacey and North Thurston Public Schools. Read more >>
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Komachin Construction Update Photo
At Komachin Middle School, it is out with the old and in with the new, as the front entry is removed. This will make room for the relocated and expanded administration and library, as well as a new entry with secure entrance. Read more >>
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Watch drone footage of the new roof at Horizons!
Horizons has a new roof! Listen to Construction & Design's Dean Martinolich talk about the roof project. 50,000 square feet! Watch the video >>
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Watch the Aspire Construction Update Video!
Aspire Performing Arts Academy's construction project is coming along! Watch timelapse of the modular building being installed! Watch the video >>
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Komachin Modernization well into Phase 1
Komachin Middle School's modernization project is well into Phase 1 with demolition starting Read more >>
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River Ridge Modernization Updated Images
River Ridge's modernization project is moving along in the planning phase. Check out the latest images >>
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About the Komachin construction project & portables
Listen to Dean Martinolich talk about the planned construction project at Komachin and the portable classrooms they've set up to help during the construction. Where did they come from? Hint: one of our other schools wasn't using them anymore. Learn more >>
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Komachin fly-through and plans
Komachin's planned modernization is coming along. BCRA recently made a "fly-through" video of what it would look like to enter one of the new buildings. Watch the video >>
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Watch a video about Timberline's new turf field
Timberline recently completed installation of their new turf field, including lights, which extends the playing time and safety for Blazer athletes. Watch the video >>
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Horizons Elementary gets a new roof & new entrance
As part of the voter-approved 2020 Construction Bond, three of the District’s older buildings, Horizons Elementary, Seven Oaks Elementary, and Meadows Elementary, will receive major improvements to the roofs, mechanical systems, and security. This summer, we will focus on two projects at Horizons Elementary. Read more >>
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Nisqually prepares to get new sewer system
The 2020 Construction Bond not only covers larger projects, but smaller ones that are just as important such as the Nisqually Middle School sewer project which will replace the failing and inadequate septic system currently on site. Read more >>
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Aspire Middle School prepares for new science modular
February 2021 Update - The new 11,000 square foot 8-plex modular at AMS will house all of the school's science classrooms. More improvements are also in progress around the district at Komachin, Timberline, North Thurston, Lakes, and Meadows. Read more>>
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Timberline gets turf, River Ridge and Komachin staff weigh in, and Aspire gets more space
January 2021 Update - Planning continues on the River Ridge and Komachin modernization, work has already started on Timberline's field conversion to turf, and Aspire is planning for a modular classroom building. Read more >>
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District rolls out concept designs of River Ridge, Komachin renovations
December 2020 Update - More natural lighting, enhanced learning environments, and safety and security features are just a few of the priorities of the Komachin Middle School and River Ridge High School modernization, which are part of the 2020 bond measure approved by voters in February. Read more >>
