New SE Environmental Science Academy (Ken-O-Sha)

Estimated Completion: August 2027

Location: 1353 Van Auken St SE

Architect: French Associates

Construction Manager: Clark Construction

Budget: $21.1 million

Funding Source: Reimagine GRPS with Us! Bond

Project Scope: 

Fully renovate the building areas necessary for the joining of existing Ken-O-Sha Park Elementary and Sherwood Park Global Studies Academy. The school will reopen be an environmental science academy.

Construction Blog

Posted 3/27/2026

Work is underway on the new Environmental Science Academy at Ken-O-Sha Elementary School, marking an exciting step toward expanding hands-on learning opportunities for scholars. Environmental abatement in the existing building has been completed, clearing the way for the next phase of construction. Crews have now begun interior demolition as preparations continue to transform the space into the future Environmental Science Academy.