Moscow School District #281

Future Moscow

A long-range facilities and opportunity plan — expanding career pathways for students, making responsible use of district-owned property, and building facilities that serve Moscow for generations to come.

1880 — 2030  ·  150 Years of Moscow Schools

Explore the Vision Student Opportunities Future Moscow Projects
Why Future Moscow

Educational Opportunity

Expanding pathways in healthcare, agriculture, construction, business, digital media, culinary arts, performing arts, and university preparation.

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Student Success

Creating environments that support learning, leadership, exploration, and achievement.

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Community Partnerships

Working alongside the City, Latah County, the University of Idaho, LCSC, Gritman, and community organizations.

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Stewardship

Making responsible use of district-owned assets and existing facilities rather than building from scratch wherever possible.

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Future Generations

Planning for students who will attend Moscow schools for decades to come, not just the next few years.

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Student Opportunities

Future Moscow creates spaces designated for specific student instruction and learning across career, technical, health, and academic pathways.

Projects Under Proposal

These are the projects funded by the Plant Facility Levy on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Conversion

Future High School

Converting and expanding the existing middle school into a high school campus, with career technical education and performing arts spaces.

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Regional Center

Future MMPACT

The Moscow Medical Professional & Career Technical Center — part of the high school campus conversion.

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Renovation

Future Russell

Renovating the historic Russell building for district administrative offices and alternative high school programs.

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Relocation

Paradise Creek Regional High School

A permanent home for Moscow's alternative high school program on the first floor of the renovated Russell building.

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Systems Upgrade

Lena Whitmore HVAC

A complete HVAC system replacement, with roof and electrical upgrades — using the approach proven at A.B. McDonald Elementary.

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For Staff & Families

Middle School Transition

What the conversion means for middle school staff and students — the move to 402 E. 5th Street and what comes next.

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Future Projects PHASE 2 — NOT ON THE 2026 BALLOT

These projects are planned but not funded by the November 2026 measure. Each would require its own separate voter approval in a future election. They are shown here so the community can see the full long-range plan for district facilities.

Phase 2 · Requires Future Vote

Future Middle School

A purpose-built middle school at district-owned Oylear Field. The design is substantially complete and the site is reserved.

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Phase 2 · Requires Future Vote

South Elementary School

A new elementary school on Moscow's south side that would replace West Park Elementary, near city-developed fields and the arboretum.

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Project Map

See every Future Moscow project site on an interactive map of Moscow, Idaho.

New/conversion Upgrade
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Budget & Funding
Projects Under Proposal — Estimated Investment $64 Million

Funded through district savings and a 7-year Plant Facility Levy. The measure funds the high school conversion (including the performing arts center, MMPACT, and career technical education spaces), the Russell renovation, and the Lena Whitmore HVAC replacement.

Future Projects — Phase 2 The Plan Is Ready

Two projects remain in the district’s long-range facilities plan — a new middle school at Oylear Field and a new South Elementary School. Neither is funded by the November 2026 measure; each would require separate voter approval in a future election.

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The following information is required by Section 34-914, Idaho Code:

The estimated average annual cost to the taxpayer on the proposed levy is a tax of $280 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value, per year, based on current conditions.

The proposed levy would be assessed for 7 years.