Amity School District
Dedicated To Excellence In Education
Bond program
The Amity School District Capital Bond project is aimed at renovating and upgrading the facilities of Amity High School and Amity Middle School, as well as implementing new security measures at Amity Elementary School. The project will help in creating a shared-use facility for both the high school and the middle school, and will also provide much-needed additional space and modern amenities for students and staff.
Amity High School Renovation: This phase of the project will involve a renovation of the existing high school. The renovation will include the addition of new spaces such as a library, a competition gymnasium, locker rooms, a team room, art classrooms, science classrooms. This will significantly enhance the learning environment and provide students with the latest in technological and instructional resources.
Amity Middle School Replacement: In this phase, the middle school will be joined with the high school campus to create a shared use facility. This will enable the district to better serve students in grades 6-12 and will also provide additional capacity for students. The project will include the addition of eight new classrooms, science lab and the existing high school gymnasium.
The Elementary School will receive new security updates, including door access controls and a secured vestibule at the front entry. This will ensure a safe and secure environment for students, teachers, and staff. Additionally, a two-classroom modular will be installed at the Elementary School to allow for additional capacity.
The Amity School District Capital Bond project is a crucial investment in the future of Amity’s students and the community. It will provide state-of-the-art facilities, modern amenities, and a safe and secure learning environment for generations to come.
Live Stream updates
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Amity MS/HS - Renderings
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Groundbreaking
September 29th, 2023, marked a new beginning for Amity School District 4J with the groundbreaking of the upcoming middle and high school project. This event, celebrated with community members and project teams, symbolized the start of an exciting journey towards enhancing our educational landscape. The scope of work for the Amity bond project includes renovating Amity High School, adding new spaces like a library and a competition gymnasium, and amalgamating Amity Middle School with the high school campus to form a shared-use facility. This merge will also introduce eight new classrooms, a science lab, and additional capacity for students Thank you to all who participated. The future looks bright!
Bond Update
As we advance in refining the design process for our bond project, our architects have been providing budget estimates for each iteration of the plan. Recently, we found ourselves around five million dollars above our construction budget. While this may sound concerning, both our architects (IBI) and project management firm (HMK) assured us that this is quite common and even on the lower end of what they typically see at this stage.
To meet our highest priority bond objectives, we must continue to modify, refine, and make reductions where necessary. With every project, the wish list tends to be longer than the available funding. One quick decision for change was to remove the relocation of the 5th grade to the MS/HS campus. This proposal was initially made to accommodate growth at the elementary school, which currently utilizes all available classrooms.
Amity is a town projected to experience growth in the coming decade, with the anticipated housing likely to bring in a significant number of school-aged children. While this is a positive challenge for our school, it can be addressed in various ways. By keeping 5th graders at the elementary school, we can save approximately $600,000 on the construction project, bringing us closer to our maximum affordable construction cost.
It’s also important to mention that the 5th-grade relocation was likely the least popular aspect of the bond proposal. The board decided to make this change during their last meeting, after considering input from IBI, HMK, and school administrators.
Our ultimate goal throughout this bond process is to create an exceptional learning environment for our students for many years to come. We aim to be responsible stewards of the funds and facilities entrusted to us as a district. This change does not compromise that objective and helps us maintain our financial principles. We’re grateful for the incredible community support we’ve received so far in this process.


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Projects
Info and updates
Amity Elementary School
- New Security Updates Including (but not limited to):
- Door Access Controls
- Secured Vestibule at the Front Entry
- Install a two-classroom modular to allow for additional capacity
Current Activities
We’ve completed the core of the renovation of the Elementary School, and now we’re finalizing key items like security cameras and intercom systems.
We’re also reviewing final change requests and handling billing to close out the project.
Amity Middle School Replacement
- Grades 6-8 join the High School campus to create a shared use facility
- Add student capacity through:
- Eight new classrooms
- Renovated science
- Renovated gymnasium
- Renovated existing classroom spaces
Coming soon!
General Program Update
The new high school gym is really starting to shine. The floor is finished, the murals are up, the bleachers are in, and it’s looking more like a finished space every day.
Classroom areas also moved forward. Most finishes are in, like blinds, corner guards, and tack boards. Epoxy floors and toilet partitions are going in now. Outside, work on the bus parking continues. On the schedule side, the team is keeping a close eye on key dates. August is coming fast, but we’re still on track. Big pieces like electrical finishes and system testing are tight but moving.
Current Activities
The gym looks fantastic. The new floor is polished and painted with the school’s logo and branding. The walls are complete with murals, lights are on, and the bleachers are fully installed.
AV teams were seen making final wiring adjustments.
Over in the classroom wing, crews are finishing floors and installing safety features. Everything from projection screens to fire extinguishers is being checked off the list.
At the middle school, drywall is going up, and rough-ins for plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection are wrapping up. The team is working steadily as the building is now enclosed.
Outside, sidewalks are being poured around Oak Street.
Landscaping prep and irrigation work are also underway, setting the stage for planting and paving later this summer.
Activities Scheduled for Next Period
June is a big month. The most important event will be turning on permanent power. That’s happening the week of June 16. Once that’s done, crews can start testing systems
like lighting, HVAC, and fire alarms. Inside, work continues with drywall, flooring, and finishing touches. AV systems, classroom tech, and door hardware are being installed too.
Outside, prep continues for final site paving and landscaping, which will happen closer to August. Teams are also working with the city to make sure all sidewalks and entries
are up to code and ready for inspection.
Highlights, Challenges, Solutions
There weren’t any major issues in May. Everything stayed on track, and that’s thanks to great planning and teamwork. Materials arrived on time, crews stayed focused, and the project kept moving forward without delay. The team continues to meet weekly to make sure decisions are made quickly and problems are addressed before they grow. That approach is working.
Amity High School Renovation
- Add Middle School to the campus to create a shared use facility
- Renovate existing HS
- Add square footage with new spaces including:
- Library
- Competition Gymnasium
- Locker Rooms
- Team Room
- Art Classroom
- Science Classroom
- General Education Classrooms
Coming soon!
General Program Update
The new high school gym is really starting to shine. The floor is finished, the murals are up, the bleachers are in, and it’s looking more like a finished space every day.
Classroom areas also moved forward. Most finishes are in, like blinds, corner guards, and tack boards. Epoxy floors and toilet partitions are going in now. Outside, work on the bus parking continues. On the schedule side, the team is keeping a close eye on key dates. August is coming fast, but we’re still on track. Big pieces like electrical finishes and system testing are tight but moving.
Current Activities
The gym looks fantastic. The new floor is polished and painted with the school’s logo and branding. The walls are complete with murals, lights are on, and the bleachers are fully installed.
AV teams were seen making final wiring adjustments.
Over in the classroom wing, crews are finishing floors and installing safety features. Everything from projection screens to fire extinguishers is being checked off the list.
At the middle school, drywall is going up, and rough-ins for plumbing, HVAC, and fire protection are wrapping up. The team is working steadily as the building is now enclosed.
Outside, sidewalks are being poured around Oak Street.
Landscaping prep and irrigation work are also underway, setting the stage for planting and paving later this summer.
Activities Scheduled for Next Period
June is a big month. The most important event will be turning on permanent power. That’s happening the week of June 16. Once that’s done, crews can start testing systems
like lighting, HVAC, and fire alarms. Inside, work continues with drywall, flooring, and finishing touches. AV systems, classroom tech, and door hardware are being installed too.
Outside, prep continues for final site paving and landscaping, which will happen closer to August. Teams are also working with the city to make sure all sidewalks and entries
are up to code and ready for inspection.
Highlights, Challenges, Solutions
There weren’t any major issues in May. Everything stayed on track, and that’s thanks to great planning and teamwork. Materials arrived on time, crews stayed focused, and the project kept moving forward without delay. The team continues to meet weekly to make sure decisions are made quickly and problems are addressed before they grow. That approach is working.
community details
- Amanda Grove
- Current Chair
- Tim Haarsma
- Current Vice Chair
- Ryan Jones
- Jennifer Leppin
- Ray Bottenberg
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – March 9, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – May 10, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – May 17, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – August 21, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – September 21, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – October 12, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – November 10, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – December 14, 2022
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – March 9, 2023
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – May 10, 2023
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – August 9, 2023
Amity SD Board Meeting Notes – September 20, 2023
- Mary Matocha
- Principal
- Jeff Clark
- Superintendent
- Jeanna Bottenberg
- Ryan McKinney
- Melinda Wallace
- Mike Ludwig
- Karl McShane
- Becky Prevett
- David McKay
- Program Director
- Paul Chamberlin
- Project Manager
- Rebecca Stuecker
- Principal, IBI Group
- Levi Patterson
- Associate Principal, IBI Group
- Andrew Werth
- Architect, IBI Group
- Chris Daniel
- Principal
- Jeff Clark
- Superintendent
- Tashi Haarsma (AD)
- Amanda Grove
- Jed McMullen
- Lauren Sawyer
- Craig Wilson
- David McKay
- Program Director
- Paul Chamberlin
- Project Manager
- Rebecca Stuecker
- Principal, IBI Group
- Levi Patterson
- Associate Principal, IBI Group
- Andrew Werth
- Architect, IBI Group
Newsletters
Stay up to date on the latest program updates!
January Newsletter – 2025
February Newsletter – 2025
March Newsletter – 2025
April Newsletter – 2025
May Newsletter – 2025
January Quarterly Summary Newsletter – 2024
February Newsletter – 2024
March Newsletter – 2024
April Newsletter – 2024
May Newsletter – 2024
August Newsletter – 2024
September Newsletter – 2024
October Newsletter – 2024
November Newsletter – 2024
December Newsletter – 2024
Follow HMK through the process
@ hmkcompany . Mar 4
AMITY SD | Progress is officially in motion at the site of the new Amity District Office 🚧🌱
Where there was grass, there’s now grading.
Where there are daffodils, there’s determination.
And where you see a CAT excavator… we see the foundation of the future.
Our new District Office construction has begun right next to Amity High School, and the transformation is officially underway. From early morning sun over fresh earth to heavy equipment carving out the footprint of what’s to come; this is what progress looks like.
We’re building more than a structure, we’re building a space designed to support students, staff, and our entire community for years to come.
Stay tuned. This is just the beginning.
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@ hmkcompany . Feb 27
Big innovation has arrived in The Gorge.
Thanks to a federally funded grant, Columbia Gorge Community College has officially launched a new Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) 3D Printing Lab — and it’s a game changer.
Using advanced additive manufacturing technology similar to what industry leaders like NASA and GE Aerospace rely on, this lab can produce complex, high-strength metal parts layer by layer directly from a digital model.
What this means for our region:
🔹 Career-Ready Skills — Students gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge manufacturing technology used in aerospace, medical devices, automotive, and precision tooling.
🔹 Workforce Development — Local employers now have access to graduates trained in advanced manufacturing, right here at home.
🔹 Small Business Innovation — Entrepreneurs and manufacturers in our region can prototype and produce durable metal components without outsourcing to distant metro areas.
🔹 Economic Growth — Keeping advanced production capabilities local strengthens our rural economy and attracts new industry opportunities.
In a small community, access to technology like this doesn’t just educate — it transforms.
This new lab positions Columbia Gorge Community College as a regional hub for advanced manufacturing and gives students the opportunity to build the future without leaving home.
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@ hmkcompany . Feb 27
CULVER SD | Enhancing spaces with state-of-the-art finishes that maximize daily operations and support the long-term success of the facility. The latest upgrade at Culver High School includes the installation of new stage curtains, elevating both performance quality and overall functionality. The team field verified all dimensions prior to ordering, ensuring a precise fit and a streamlined installation process. Improvements like these help ensure students, staff, and the community benefit from a professional, high-performing environment for years to come. ...
@ hmkcompany . Feb 19
CGCC | The first Capital Bond Updates Newsletter is here! Special INVITE on the last slide!
This issue highlights meaningful progress across Columbia Gorge Community College campuses — from safety and accessibility upgrades to major system improvements and the nearing completion of the Defenswerx Lab renovation. Thanks to the continued partnership of our local contractors, design teams, and college leadership, these projects are moving forward to better support students, staff, and our communities.
Stay tuned as your bond investments evolve into lasting campus improvements!
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@ hmkcompany . Feb 19
LBCC | Animal Science Center
The structure for the new Animal Science facility is coming together quickly. Crews are actively setting steel and shaping the wide-open interior that will soon support hands-on instruction and real-world training opportunities for students.
This progress is possible thanks to the leadership of Gerding Builders and the strong collaboration of project partners, including Ordell Construction (PEMB erection), Pacific Excavation (site work), Norse Ironworks (structural steel), and many other skilled trade contractors. Their teamwork is transforming plans into a dynamic learning environment for future animal science and agriculture professionals.
We look forward to sharing more milestones as construction continues.
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@ hmkcompany . Feb 15
CCSD | Over the past year, the campus has seen significant upgrades designed to enhance safety, accessibility, efficiency, and the overall learning environment for students and staff.
🔧 Improvements included:
• Exterior upgrades with new paint and window replacements
• Interior renovations with new flooring, framing, and finish updates
• Restroom improvements, including a new inclusive restroom
• Lighting upgrades throughout the building
• A new heat pump system replacing the aging steam boiler
• Site improvements including accessible entry upgrades, parking improvements, and fire access adjustments
• And now — a refreshed front entry sign to welcome students, families, and the community
The new signage is more than letters on a façade — it represents the investment this community made in its students and the pride Gold Beach has in its schools.
These improvements would not have been possible without the support of voters, the dedication of district leadership and staff, and the patience of the GBHS community during construction.
Thank you for your partnership and commitment to creating a stronger future for our students.
We’re proud to help deliver these improvements and officially close out the Gold Beach High School 2023 Bond Project.
💛 Go Panthers!
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