Orin C. Smith and James W. Lintott Elementary Schools

One school is under construction and moving forward while the other is delayed due to state financing.

The James W. Lintott Elementary School (PK-2) is moving forward on schedule. This school is scheduled to be completed by the end of the 2017-18 school year. The walls are up and the second story is being installed.

Construction of the Orin C. Smith Elementary School (3-5) is delayed pending legislative passage of the capital budget. State capital funds already scheduled for school construction projects across the state, including Chehalis School District, are currently on hold. When the Legislature passes a capital budget, this fall or next winter, we will proceed. This delay means the building will not open for the start of school in fall 2018.

Because construction costs are rising, the delay may mean costs are higher than previously budgeted.

For more information, read our Frequently Asked Questions about the new school construction.