Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most significant and transformative K–12 renovation projects currently underway in Colorado Springs. This tour will provide rare access to active construction areas and insight into the modernization of the city’s oldest high school.

About the Project

William J. Palmer High School, located in downtown Colorado Springs and part of District 11, is undergoing an $85+ million renovation. The project includes:

• Restoration of the historic 1939 main building
• Construction of a new three story academic wing
• Replacement of the existing, outdated technology wing
• Improvements focused on preserving historic character while creating state of the art learning environments

Project completion is expected in early 2028.

Key Project Details

Goals:

• Provide future-ready, collaborative learning environments
• Improve air quality and increase natural daylight
• Create a safer, unified campus by eliminating the need for students to travel between off site buildings

Current Scope:

• Demolition and replacement of an existing wing
• Addition of new, modern educational facilities

Future Phases:

• New track and football field
• Additional level on the new academic wing
• Indoor athletics building

Project Team:

• Architect of Record: RTA + Perkins Eastman
• Engineer of Record: HCDA Engineering, Inc.
• General Contractor: Adolfson & Peterson (A&P)

This tour is exclusively for current Pikes Peak Chapter CSI members.

We look forward to seeing you on-site and sharing an exciting look at the future of Palmer High School!

Attached is a map to A&P’s trailer and parking lot.  Parking lot is very small.  Please consider parking on Boulder or carpooling.

PPE will be required. No open toed shoes, shirt sleeves must be longer than 4”, hard hat, safety glasses, vest (if you have one), maybe gloves (John is checking). I can bring some extra hard hats and safety glasses from here at Stresscon.

Tickets

$0.00 Member Registration