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Future Ready Ralston Bond Update
On October 12, 2021, Ralston residents made it clear that education matters with the passing of the Future Ready Ralston Bond Initiative. Since that time, District officials have been working hard to move forward on various projects included in the bond issue. This page is dedicated to providing updates to our community on projects associated with Future Ready Ralston.
News Article: Omaha World Herald (September 30, 2023) New Sports Complex, Elementary Renovation: Ralston Completing First Bond Issue Projects by Lauren Wagner. CLICK HERE TO READ THE NEWS ARTICLE
News Story: KMTV - News Now Channel 3 (November 8, 2023) Excitement building as Ralston School District upgrades: 'This is awesome for our students and our families.' CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE NEWS STORY
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Construction Update
Meadows Elementary - Reopened in August 2023
Updated interior and exterior work includes:
• New lighting, paint, ceiling tiles, and flooring
• HVAC
• Fire sprinkler system
• Enclosed classrooms throughout and new secure vestibule
• New driveway
• Technology including Boxlights, wireless access points and Assistive AudioKaren Western Elementary - Work Completed in August 2024
Updated interior and exterior work includes:
• New lighting, paint, ceiling tiles, and flooring
• HVAC system replaced• Fire sprinkler system
• New driveway
• Technology including Boxlights, wireless access points, and Assistive Audio
• Video surveillance system, new secure vestibule, and improved exterior lighting
• New roof on east, north and west sides of the schoolWildewood Elementary - Reopened in November 2023
Updated interior and exterior work includes:
• New lighting, paint, ceiling tiles, and flooring
• HVAC
• Fire sprinkler system
• Enclosed classrooms throughout
• New driveway
• Technology including Boxlights, wireless access points and Assistive Audio
• Video surveillance system, new secure vestibule, and improved exterior lightingBlumfield Elementary - Reopened in August 2024
Updated interior and exterior work includes:
• New lighting, paint, ceiling tiles, and flooring
• HVAC
• Fire sprinkler system
• Enclosed classrooms throughout
• New driveway
• Technology including Boxlights, wireless access points and Assistive Audio
• Video surveillance system, new secure vestibule, and improved exterior lightingMockingbird Elementary - Opened August 2024
• Brand-new building including playground equipment and parking lot
• Storm Shelter incorporated into the construction
• New tech throughout the building (including Boxlights, wireless access points and Assistive Audio)
• New generator to provide emergency power
• Larger gymnasium to accommodate Ralston High School lower level athletic contests. This area has a separate secured entrance to use during special events.
• Video surveillance system, secure main entrance vestibule, and improved exterior lightingSeymour Elementary - Opening late September 2024
Updated interior and exterior work includes:
• New lighting, paint, ceiling tiles, and flooring
• Fire sprinkler system
• New windows
• New entry and office area (west side of school)
• Technology including Boxlights, wireless access points, and Assistive Audio
• Video surveillance system, new secure vestibule, and improved exterior lighting
• Sawtooth roof replacementRalston Middle School - Completion Summer 2025
• New updates to flooring, paint, and ceiling pads
• New heat pumps and cooling tower
• New tech including Boxlights (Assistive Audio 2025)
• New middle parking lot (upper lot and sidewalks 2025)
• New secure front vestibule and reception area
• Improved drainage
• Video surveillance system (2025) and improved exterior lighting
• Patch and painting of EFIS materials around the exteriorRalston High School
• New staff parking lot
• New hot water heaters
• New baseball and softball complex (completed March 2024)
• Updated video surveillance system, steel exterior doors, double-sided door and security system
• New lighting, technology, wireless access points, flooring and paint for all classroom/hallway areas beginning (January 2025)
• Relocated Tiny Rams daycare facility (Summer 2025)
• Redesigned student/visitor parking lot (Summer 2025)
• HVAC work throughout the building