Please join Superintendent Hannah for a tour of the facilities under consideration for a possible bond measure: Thursday, Nov. 18, 3 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 20, 1 p.m. Meet at the bus barn There have been questions about a possible elementary school wing at the Jr/Sr High School. This is a project the Board is considering for a potential bond measure in February.... READ MORE >
The School Board is considering plans for a proposed bond measure. Projects could include Morton Elementary School and a replacement for the bus barn.There was a facilities review by architects that identified issues to be addressed. If you would like to see the buildings for yourself, please join us for a tour. Park in the bus barn parking lot. The tours are... READ MORE >
Thank you to everyone who participated in the community facilities planning survey in October. Respondents shared their priorities for school facilities and provided good feedback that will help shape decisions about facilities in the district. The survey asked about a variety of projects in the facilities plan, including adding an elementary school wing at the... READ MORE >
Superintendent Hannah welcomed Rep. Peter Abbarno to the district for a tour of Morton schools last week to view programs and facilities. The visit was arranged by the Washington Association Of Maintenance And Operation Administrators. On October 21, 2021, Rep. Peter Abbarno (R-Centralia) toured Morton School District, viewing Morton Elementary and Morton... READ MORE >
Like houses, schools need to be updated to protect their value and ensure that they continue to meet our needs. The district hired architects last summer to review our facilities and make recommendations for cost efficiency, safety and educational opportunities Later this fall, the school board will review those recommendations and the input from the community... READ MORE >
A potential facility project for a bond would be to update the PE spaces in the Jr./Sr. High School. The weight room is used for classes and extracurricular athletic activities. It is much too small for all students to use at once. For large classes, like Kalen Dunlap's 32-student eighth-grade PE class, students take weights outside of the weight room cage for... READ MORE >
The architectural review of facility needs included Morton Elementary School. The school was built in the 1940s and has had renovation work in the 1980s. The assessment found several necessary issues, but the project costs would be more expensive than new construction. The issues include removing hazardous materials in insulation, floor and ceiling tiles, paint,... READ MORE >
During the summer, KMB Architects reviewed Morton School District facilities. The reports identify facility issues for safety, projects for functionality or maintenance, and code requirements. The report for the bus barn found that the building "is in severe disrepair and is unsafe to continue using." Other priority issues include: The building has access... READ MORE >
If you haven't returned your survey about possible facility projects, please send it in. This is an exciting time to think about the future of our schools. Call the District if you haven't received yours in the mail, (360) 496-5300. You can find more information about facility needs on the facility page. The architectural reports identify the facility needs. READ MORE >
Have you completed your facility survey? We want your input on facility projects for a possible bond measure in 2022. An architectural study identified several priority projects, and you have a chance to weigh in before any decision is made. Projects under consideration include Replacing the current Morton elementary school by constructing an elementary wing... READ MORE >
Watch your mailbox for information about a community survey about your schools!We know that Morton Schools belong to the Morton community. We have conducted an extensive community-based facility review process to identify facility needs. There are recommendations to make improvements for safety and student learning needs. A possible bond measure would address these... READ MORE >
This summer, the state’s Chief Hazards Geologist released a report on 17 school buildings with urgent needs for seismic safety improvements. Morton Elementary School was selected based on high-risk findings in the phase 1 assessment released in 2017. Phase 1 assessed the seismic safety of 22 permanent public K-12 schools. The stated goal was to “help districts,... READ MORE >
A review of the district's facility needs has restarted. The superintendent is working with facility experts to develop a bond measure for the Feb. 8, 2022, election. The measure, initially planned for the February 2021 election, was postponed due to the pandemic. More information about possible projects will be shared soon. Likely projects will focus on facility... READ MORE >
Take the bond survey. The Morton District is considering a construction bond to address facility needs for safety, extend our current buildings' lives, and make improvements for student learning. We are planning the bond for the February 2022 election. To start the early planning stages of the process, we would like community input on possible projects, which... READ MORE >
A future bond proposal would include projects to improve the junior/senior high school building. This building opened in the 1950s and has had no significant updates since that time. Projects could include important facility improvements to extend the life of the building and updates to instructional space to for today's educational programs. Information will be... READ MORE >
Workers have started an important infrastructure project at the high school this week: a backflow prevention system in the sewer line. This work will prevent sewage from coming into the school. This project will address a problem with sewage backup that has been an issue since the school was built in the 1950s. The Jr/Sr high school is located at the low point... READ MORE >
The first step in the facility planning process is reviewing facility needs and prioritizing projects for a possible bond measure. A series of assessments and studies were done prior to the 2017 bond election. These studies pointed out the District's biggest facility needs. Read the reporthttps://5il.co/hwjs for more information. The bus garage is a high-priority... READ MORE >
The District has started a facility planning process for a possible bond measure that would make necessary repairs to district facilities. The goal is to identify the most critical needs and ensure that all Morton voters understand what they are and why they are important. The last bond proposal included projects to upgrade the secondary school and... READ MORE >