Longfellow Elementary - Update

Built in 1905, Longfellow is one of Boise’s most historic elementary schools. With multiple portable classrooms and a small, combined gymnasium and cafeteria Longfellow ranked in the bottom 10 on all three major 2016 Facilities Audit categories (Utilization, Educational Adequacy and the Facilities Condition Index).


By providing dedicated, individual space to physical education, performing arts and the cafeteria, Longfellow will be better able to accommodate multiple events at one time and meet modern education standards.
October 19, 2021 Update: Kreizenbeck Constuctors will manage the LKV Architects designed project, which will add a new addition to the current site of the existing Longfellow Elementary School. Demolition of the old gymnasium/cafeteria addition is complete. Construction of the new addition to the existing school will begin as soon as contracts are in place. Estimated completion of the new school addition is the last half of 2022.

 

Soon, construction of the new addition to Longfellow Elementary School (pictured) is expected to begin.
This past summer, we’ve prepped our school site for the work to start, including removal of all portable classrooms, and the demolition of the old gymnasium/cafeteria & kitchen.
Crews have been doing the utility work to prepare the site for the construction phase. We received  the building permit from the City of Boise on October 12th. With permit in hand, construction will now be in full swing. The project has been expanded to not only include new physical education and performing arts spaces, but also new classrooms, as well as a renovation of the existing school.  
When finished, this project will provide our students & community with:

  • State-of-the art classrooms that meet modern education standards
  • New gym, cafeteria, office and main entrance (all ADA compliant)
  • Modern and updated safety features, including fire sprinklers and fire safety features, and new energy efficient windows, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems 

August 3, 2022 Update: Longfellow Elementary School – Addition/Remodel: Kreizenbeck Constructors is managing the LKV Architects project to build an addition to Longfellow Elementary. Masonry brick veneer work is in progress. Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing trades are proceeding in both the new and existing building. Completion is tentatively scheduled for March 2023.

 

October 5, 2022 Update: Kreizenbeck Constructors is managing the LKV Architects project to build an addition to Longfellow Elementary. Second level exterior metal stud framing is in progress. Mechanical-ElectricalPlumbing trades are proceeding. Windows are expected in October and installation will commence immediately. Completion is scheduled for March 2023. 
November 9, 2022 Update: Kreizenbeck Constructors is managing the LKV Architects project to build an addition to Longfellow Elementary. TPO roofing is being installed. Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing trades are proceeding. Window demo in the existing building has begun. Exterior waterproofing and Thermax panels are being installed. Completion is scheduled for March 2023 (see February 8 and March 8, 2023 updates below for update regarding completion estimate).
January 4, 2023 Update:
Kreizenbeck Constructors is managing the LKV Architects project to build an addition to Longfellow Elementary. TPO roofing is being installed. Window frames and glass is being installed.

February 8, 2023 Update: While we have made tremendous progress on renovation of the existing school and construction of the new gymnasium, cafeteria, office and main entrance, we are experiencing some difficulties with labor and supplies that will unfortunately delay the reopening of Longfellow. Due to these circumstances, we now estimate the completion of Longfellow Elementary School by mid-June and ready for students for the opening of the 2023-2024 school year on August 16, 2023. Read letter to Longfellow families and staff. 

March 8, 2023: Kreizenbeck Constructors is managing the LKV Architects project to build an addition to Longfellow Elementary. TPO roofing is being installed. Mechanical-Electrical-Plumbing work continues. Windows have been installed. Masonry veneer work is in progress. The installation of major project electrical gear is in progress. Cabinets are being installed. Substantial completion is scheduled for June 2023.

July 5, 2023: 
Kreizenbeck Constructors is managing the LKV Architects designed project. Interior finishes are being installed. Site work and landscaping are in progress. Completion is scheduled for later this month.

September 6, 2023: Kreizenbeck Constructors is working through punch list corrections and preparing the closeout documents for the LKV Architects designed project. Final City inspections will be scheduled upon completion of HVAC commissioning.

February 7, 2024: Kreizenbeck Constructors is working through punch list corrections and preparing closeout documents for the LKV Architects project. Punch list completion verification is being scheduled.