As part of the Washoe County School District’s (WCSD) Facility Modernization Plan (FMP), the Stead Elementary School Replacement Project involved the construction of a new state-of-the-art educational facility designed to support modern teaching methodologies, student engagement, and future-focused learning. The new campus replaces the existing Stead Elementary School and provides innovative learning environments that promote collaboration, creativity, and academic achievement.

The project consisted of the construction of a new approximately 88,000 SF, two-story, Type II-B elementary school located at 926 Cloudburst Drive, Reno, Nevada. The facility was designed to accommodate contemporary educational needs and includes a variety of specialized learning spaces, such as a STEAM laboratory, media center, collaborative learning areas, and enhanced classroom environments that foster innovation and student success.

The comprehensive scope of work included all site development, building construction, and supporting infrastructure necessary to deliver a fully operational educational campus, including:

• Site preparation, grading, and earthwork
• Asphalt paving, sidewalks, and site improvements
• Landscaping and irrigation systems
• Underground utility installation
• Ground source heat pump wellfield construction
• Concrete and masonry construction
• Structural steel fabrication and erection
• Plumbing systems
• Mechanical/HVAC systems
• Electrical and low-voltage systems
• Membrane roofing systems
• Architectural metal stud framing
• Building insulation systems
• Aluminum-framed windows and glazing assemblies
• Hollow metal and wood doors, frames, and hardware
• Interior casework and millwork
• Interior and exterior painting
• Flooring and finish installations

The completed facility delivers a safe, sustainable, and technologically advanced learning environment while supporting WCSD’s long-term commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure and enriching the student experience throughout the region.