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
- Additional space for our Educational Support Services
- A small kitchen, additional bathrooms, and common space
- A gymnasium and a band room
Phase 1
Site Preparation & 68th St. Entrance
Phase 2
Additional
6 Classrooms
Phase 3
Additional
6 Classrooms
Phase 4
Gymnasium
& Band Room
Our current campaign focus is Phase 1 & 2 totaling $7.3 million.
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
Estimated timing: Begin summer 2024
Phase 2 – Additional 6 Classrooms
In 2025, our hope is to move our second graders to the north campus. We have record enrollment in our prekindergarten, kindergarten and early 5’s classes and space at the south campus continues to be a challenge. The additional classrooms allow for four sections of second through fourth grades.
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
Estimated timing: Begin January 2025, completed by July 31, 2025
Phase 3 – Additional 6 Classrooms
- 6 classrooms
- Small kitchen
- Common spaces
Estimated timing: 2027 or 2028 based on enrollment
*Ideally, we would like to build all classrooms at one time (Phase 2 & 3), which would result in a $300,000 plus savings (not including inflation and other rising costs).
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.
- Gymnasium – for athletic programs, physical education, and sporting events
- Band room – for music classes and small concerts
Estimated timing: TBD
*Cost estimate could change based on timing of Phase 4.
Now Accepting Donations
Support the Dutton Christian School’s Growing by Grace Capital Campaign by making a donation. One-time, monthly, or quarterly donations are accepted.
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