Growing by Grace: A Multi-Phase, Multi-Year Capital Campaign

We are excited to share information with you about Growing by Grace, a capital campaign that would allow us to expand at the North Campus to accommodate our growing student body. This will be a multi-phase, multi-year campaign that, when finished, will have added:

  • An entrance off 68th Street and a fire lane to the West and North of the building
  • Additional parking for overflow, sporting events and activities
  • 12 classrooms to the Southwest corner of the North Campus



Phase 1

Site Preparation 
& 68th St. Entrance

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Phase 2

Additional 
6 Classrooms

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Phase 3

Gymnasium & 
3 Classrooms

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Phase 4

3 Classrooms 
& Music Room

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Our current campaign focus is Phase 3 totaling $11.6 million.

Master Plan for Website




Phase 1

Site Preparation & 68th St. Entrance

DCS purchased the land to the North and West of the north campus. There is much work to be done to prepare the land for use. In addition, a second entrance off of 68th Street would help alleviate congestion during heavy traffic times. Additional parking would be used for sporting events and overflow parking for school events, such as Grandparents Day.

Includes:

  • Additional entrance off 68th Street
  • Additional parking lot for sporting events and overflow
  • Move utilities and create a retention pond
  • Playground relocation
  • Fire lane along the West and North side of the building

Projected cost: $2 million – RAISED 
Estimated timing: Begin summer 2024 – COMPLETED



Phase 2

Additional 6 Classrooms

Includes:

  • Addition of 6 classrooms on the Southwest corner of the north campus
  • Classrooms will be shifted around to ensure age-appropriate learning communities
  • Educational Support Services space
  • Bathrooms

Projected cost: $5.3 million – RAISED
Estimated timing: Begin January 2025 - COMPLETED




Phase 3 

Additional 6 Classrooms

Additional classrooms are needed to allow for four sections of fifth grade through eighth grade. Includes:

  • 6 classrooms
  • Small kitchen
  • Common spaces

Projected cost: $5.6 million*

Estimated timing: 2026 or 2027 based on enrollment


Phase 3 BluePrint
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Phase 4 

Gymnasium & Band Room

Our current music room and gym are near or at capacity. With our growing enrollment, we’re seeing an increase in demand for our athletic programs and intramural activities. We currently have 28 athletic teams, requiring more space for practices and games. A new gym will accommodate physical education classes, athletic team practice times, and intramural activities. A new band room will be used for fifth through eighth grade band and will create two music spaces at this campus instead of one.

Includes:

  • Gymnasium – for athletic programs, physical education, and sporting events
  • Band room – for music classes and small concerts

Projected cost: $10 million*

Estimated timing: TBD

*Cost estimate could change based on timing of Phase 4.


Phase 4 BluePrint
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