Facilities

The proposed plan would make significant improvements across Moscow School District, with investments in new construction, renovations and the repurposing of existing facilities. Here is a breakdown of the sites and projects included in the plan.

Moscow Middle School

Moscow Middle School, which currently houses the high school gym space, football field and largest parking lot for staff and students, would become the new Moscow High School campus.

The transformation would go far beyond top-to-bottom building upgrades. The plan includes a new performance hall and commons space, a completely restructured Career and Technical Education (CTE) facility, a new library and a redesigned administrative suite that would improve safety, accessibility and the overall experience for students, staff and visitors.

Currently, there are roughly 300 more cars than available parking spaces at the existing high school site. The new campus would provide ample parking for staff and students throughout the school day, along with additional parking for school and community events.

Enhancements to the athletic facilities would also make Bear events more welcoming and accessible, creating a campus that can serve Moscow students, families and the community for many years to come.

Russell School

Rather than abandoning or selling the Russell School site, the proposed plan would invest in the facility and repurpose it to house Paradise Creek Alternative High School. This would eliminate the annual cost of renting the school’s current space.

Moscow School District offices would also relocate to Russell, creating a centralized location for district operations while allowing the alternative high school to transition into the facility in 2028, when the current lease expires.

District Office

With district offices moving to Russell, the newest building owned by Moscow School District could be repurposed to directly serve students.
The site would become a center for health care and Career and Technical Education, creating additional opportunities for hands-on learning and career exploration. Because the building is relatively new, repurposing the existing space would require minimal work while creating significant opportunities for students in Moscow and throughout Latah County.

Lena Whitmore Elementary School

Lena Whitmore is a sound school building that needs significant updates to its mechanical and building systems. A complete HVAC replacement would be at the center of the proposed improvements.

While HVAC may not be the most visible or exciting investment, the long-term benefits are significant. A.B. McDonald Elementary School received similar upgrades, resulting in improved air quality, lower energy costs and a more comfortable learning environment for students and staff.

Investing in Lena Whitmore’s infrastructure now would help preserve and improve the school for current students while positioning the building to serve Moscow families for generations to come.

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