NEWS/PR: Kalama School District chooses R&C Management Group for Construction Management Services of New Natural Resource Outdoor Learning Center
Enhancing Learning Environments
& Supporting Student’s Educational Growth
Partnership and Project Announcement
We are thrilled to announce that Kalama School District has selected R&C Management Group for Construction Management Services for an exciting new project: the development of a natural resource outdoor learning center and various capital projects throughout the district.
The Washington State Legislature is providing Kalama School District with $1.15 million to develop this innovative natural resource learning facility on district-owned forested property east of Chinook Stadium. This funding is part of this year’s $1.3 billion supplemental capital budget, secured in collaboration with Cascadia Technical Academy, Southwest Washington’s cooperative skill center for career and technical education (CTE).
In addition to increasing outdoor learning opportunities for Kalama students at all grade levels, the new facility will double as a satellite location for Cascadia Tech and its natural resources program. This program will serve enrolled high school juniors and seniors from Castle Rock, Kelso, La Center, Longview, Ridgefield, and of course, Kalama.
This project represents the first phase of a two-phased approach for financing, with an anticipated construction budget of $5 million before WSST.
R&C Management is honored and excited to partner with Kalama School District on this important project in service of the greater community. We look forward to contributing to the development of a state-of-the-art facility that will provide invaluable educational opportunities and foster a deeper connection to the natural environment for students across the region.
The SĀJ Architecture team is already well underway partnering with the district to design the optimal learning space for Kalama School District’s CTE Advisory Committee’s vision to serve students and industry in forestry and natural resources. R&C Management Group is looking forward to partnering with SĀJ and bringing this vision to fruition.
Learn more about the project from Kalama School Districts notification here: State provides $1.15 million to plan for new natural resources facility in Kalama | Kalama School District (kalamaschools.org)
Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this journey to enhance learning environments and support the educational growth of our students.
“We are honored to partner with Kalama School District on this transformative project. The new natural resource outdoor learning center will not only enhance educational opportunities for students but also foster a deeper connection to our natural environment. This collaboration underscores our commitment to building facilities that serve both the educational and broader community needs.”
