Construction Update For Kellogg Middle, Madison High

From Portland Public Schools:

Posted on December 16, 2019

Work is continuing on two major construction projects from the 2017 Heath, Safety and Modernization Bond. Here are updates for Kellogg Middle School and Madison High School.

Walls go up at the new Kellogg

Construction on the new Kellogg Middle School has reached a milestone as the first walls have been raised up. The gym and performing arts wing is taking shape as concrete tilt-up walls were secured in place. Shortly after the walls went up, steel framing of the gym structure followed.

Framing is also proceeding on the adjacent cafeteria/commons, and this will be followed by work on the three-story learning suites structure. Another significant milestone is that all the foundations and base floor slabs have been poured.

Planning for furnishings, fixtures and equipment is continuing, with input from stakeholders, and selection of classroom technology is being finalized. A mock-up of classroom technology is being prepared off site to allow the contractor as well as District staff to learn how this technology will work in the new building.

Demolition complete at Madison, interior remodeling begins

If you drive by Madison High School, you’ll notice many big changes. The original front entrance has been removed, as have the original gym building, theater and cafeteria. Prior to their demolition, bricks, bleachers and the gym wood flooring were salvaged for re-use later on in the project.

Hazardous material abatement has been completed and extensive remodeling is now underway. The existing concrete structure is being modified and supplemented with new structural elements to bring the building up to current seismic standards.

In the new performing arts wing, the orchestra pit is in place. The main building pad has also been poured, preparing the way for construction of the black box theater, band and choir classrooms. In the new gym, the foundations are under way, and the masonry walls should start to rise in late January or early February.

Kellogg rebuild highlights

The Kellogg site will include over 100,000 square feet of new construction, including a performing arts stage, a multi-purpose gym and assembly space, a large, flexible commons space, and dedicated outdoor learning spaces. The school will be a focal point of its Southeast Portland neighborhood, offering a new educational center and resource hub for the community.

For more information View the new Kellogg Rebuild info-flyer or visit the Kellogg rebuild website.

Madison Modernization Highlights

In 2021, a fully modernized, 292,000 square foot Madison High School will reopen with a capacity for 1,700 students. The 21st century learning environment will serve Portland’s most diverse student population who speak over 30 languages. The Madison modernization will include over 170,000 square feet of new construction, including a theater, commons and gym that will blend seamlessly with the historic mid-century modern building. For project updates visit the Madison Modernization website or view a fact sheet about Madison’s modernization.

For more information on the on the work occurring in the Bond Program, please visit www.pps.net/bond.

-David Mayne, Bond Communications Manager

This press release was produced by Portland Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.