Secure $61 million in state funding
Use state construction assistance to help replace two middle schools and reduce the cost to local taxpayers.
Safer schools. Updated learning spaces. Improvements across KSD.
THE BOND BUILD-UP
Capital Projects Bond • February 9, 2027
Kennewick School District is asking voters to consider a capital bond for projects at two middle schools, along with improvements across the district.
The projects qualify for $61 million in state assistance, reducing local taxpayer costs. Bond approval in 2027 is required to retain eligibility.
Quick Facts
Kennewick School District is asking voters to decide on a capital projects bond to replace Highlands and Horse Heaven Hills middle schools and improve schools across the district. The bond would improve safety and accessibility, update classrooms and technology, and improve spaces for career learning, play and student activities.
The middle school projects qualify for $61 million in state construction assistance to reduce the cost to local taxpayers. Without local bond approval in 2027, the district would lose eligibility for this funding.
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Learn about the proposed bond
Read the Video Transcript3 Bond Goals
Address critical school needs
Improve safety, accessibility, learning spaces and aging building systems for students.
Keep local school tax rates stable
Maintain a combined local school tax rate of approximately $3 per $1,000 of assessed property value.