The Design Advisory Committee reviewed preliminary floor and site plans for the district’s three school modernization projects. SĀJ Architecture presented designs shaped by input from earlier meetings, an educator survey, and direct collaboration with school leadership. The group worked through more than 25 realistic educational and operational scenarios to test how the proposed designs would function for students, educators, and the community.

El Comité Asesor de Diseño revisó los planos preliminares de planta y emplazamiento de los tres proyectos de modernización de las escuelas del distrito. SĀJ Architecture presentó diseños basados ​​en las aportaciones de reuniones anteriores, una encuesta a educadores y la colaboración directa con el equipo directivo de las escuelas. El grupo analizó más de 25 escenarios educativos y operativos realistas para evaluar cómo funcionarían los diseños propuestos para los estudiantes, los educadores y la comunidad.

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https://www.morrow.k12.or.us/article/2666527

Facility assessments indicate multiple MCSD schools are at end of life for structure & operating systems. Voters approved a bond in 2025 that will address these community needs.

The proposed projects include:

Irrigon Jr/Sr High School – due to severity of structural issues, replace school to provide modern educational environment for students ($74,000,000)

Riverside Jr/Sr High School – remodel and build addition for more classroom space & gym to support future enrollment ($75,900,000)

Heppner Jr/Sr High School & Heppner Elementary – remodel Jr/Sr High to become a K-12 campus, resulting in reduced costs to operate one school & a safer location for elementary students ($50,500,000)

Sam Boardman Elementary – make parking/traffic flow improvements including a dedicated bus loop for safety ($5,000,000)

District-wide – make security & safety improvements including secure main entry, cameras & door access control at A.C. Houghton Elementary, Irrigon Elementary, Morrow Education Center, Sam Boardman Elementary & Windy River Elementary ($5,000,000)