Gervais Bond Construction Recap - October
October was a busy month across all Gervais School District bond projects. From foundation work at the middle school to planning and bid preparation for the high school and elementary campuses, progress continues on schedule. Here’s a look at what’s been happening and what’s coming next.
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Middle School
After breaking ground in September, crews have been focused on securing permits and preparing for construction to begin in November.
Upcoming Work: Building a strong foundation.
Engineers have designed a system of more than 300 aggregate piers—dense stone columns installed deep into the ground to support the new middle school addition. Each pier is formed by drilling into the soil, placing crushed rock, and compacting it in controlled layers using specialized equipment.
Next Steps
Continue installing aggregate piers
Bid date for renovation and new entryway scheduled for early 2026
Elementary School
Planning is underway for the Summer 2026 bid package, with construction scheduled to begin during Spring Break 2026.
High School
High school projects will move forward in three phases:
HVAC improvements
New weight room and locker room
Remaining school renovations
HVAC bid date: November 11, 2025
Remaining work will go out to bid in February 2026
Reader Board & Signage Project
Outside of the bond scope, the district’s Reader Board and Signage Project has completed the permitting and approval process.
These new signs feature durable construction and energy-efficient LED technology. Three signs will be installed at key school and community locations by a separate contractor in the coming months.
Looking Ahead
Middle School: Foundation work underway
Elementary School: Preparing for Summer 2026 bid
High School: HVAC and renovation phases beginning soon
Reader Board Project: Installation coming soon
