Moscow's alternative high school program moves into the renovated Russell building in August 2028 — gaining twice its current space and a permanent home the district owns outright.
Paradise Creek Regional High School has operated in a donated facility for nearly 25 years. A lease that began in 2024 at approximately $50,000 per year expires in June 2028 — the same month the Russell renovation is complete. Future Moscow gives PCRHS a permanent home on the first floor of the renovated Russell building, with significantly more space than it has today.
Illustrated rendering of the renovated Russell building at 119 N Adams Street, showing the future home of Paradise Creek Regional High School.
For nearly 25 years, Paradise Creek Regional High School operated in a facility generously donated by Dr. Gerry Weitz — a commitment to the program and the students it serves that the district deeply appreciates. A lease began in 2024 at approximately $50,000 per year, expiring in June 2028.
Russell School is district-owned, is already being renovated for other uses, and would provide substantially more classroom space for PCRHS.
What PCRHS gains at Russell compared to its current location:
ADA upgrades, elevator installation, HVAC, lead and asbestos remediation, and safety improvements throughout the building.
The existing lease at the current Paradise Creek facility concludes.
PCRHS begins operating on the first floor of the renovated Russell building.
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.