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Two Viking House students in yellow helmets on the Viking House building site, with houses in the background.

Joseph Gale Elementary School Renovations (2026)

In the summer of 2026, Joseph Gale Elementary will undergo renovations to its student resource and pre-K rooms. Laundry and shower facilities will be added in a former office and test room in the student resource area. A new restroom will be added to room 10.

fresh concrete poured over the excavated area in the old office — July 6: fresh concrete has been poured over the excavated area in the old office...

fresh concrete poured over the excavated area in the test room — ...and in the old test room

Fresh concrete forms the base for the new restroom in room 10

view of the new concrete from room 12 — The view from the other side (room 12)

July 1, 2026

excavation begins in the student resource room — July 1: excavation has begun in the student resource room

excavation to add laundry facilities in the old office area — Laundry facilities will be added in the old office area

excavation to add shower in old test room — In the old test room, a shower will be added

Concrete and old plumbing are removed in room 10

Concrete removal as shown on the other side from room 12 — Concrete removal as shown from room 12

June 22, 2026

cabinets removed along wall in room 10 — June 22: cabinets removed in room 10

upper cabinets removed along wall in room 12 — In Room 12, upper cabinets have been removed

June 17, 2026 - Preparations

clearing out office in student resource room — June 17: an office in the student resource room is being cleared out

Markings outline upcoming excavation area in the test room

Room 10 (before) wall to be worked on

Room 12 (before) wall to be worked on