The current Salina Intermediate school was built in 1921 and is situated on 13 acres.
Under the 2026 transformational bond, a new addition would be added to Salina Elementary transforming that into a preschool through eighth grade building for all Salina students. For an overview, see the one-page Salina flyer.
Salina Intermediate
Proposed Salina PK-8 School
Phase 1 (Years one to five)
Existing Salina Elementary
- Secure vestibule and reception
- Technology and furniture upgrades
New addition to create a preschool to eighth grade building
- New educational spaces for general and special education
- Art/music/STEAM/exploratory career labs
- Separate gyms for elementary and middle school students and a shared gymnatorium for all grades
- Separate cafeterias for elementary and middle school students
- Pool with ADA ramp
- Age-appropriate and accessible playgrounds
- Renovation of 21,500 square foot community center
- New turf field and walking track
- Separate bus loop/drop-off
- Expanded parking
- Student support spaces
Phase IV (Years 15 to 20)
Current Salina Elementary portion of the building
- Major academic space renovations including classrooms, media center, gym
- Cafeteria and kitchen upgrades
- Site improvements including parking and playgrounds
- Major mechanical replacement
- Building enclosure including roofing, windows, doors
- Major electrical replacement
- Major plumbing replacement
- Elevator replacement
About PK-8 schools
Creating preschool through eighth grade buildings will allow students and families to form strong bonds while remaining in their neighborhood school for much longer. Elementary and middle school students would be separated for classes, meals, recess, lineup, and dismissal, but all students could use special spaces like STEM labs, music rooms, and gymnasium-auditoriums. An ADA accessible pool would also be included and a turf athletic field.
Students and families would benefit from staying in the same neighborhood school for up to 10 years – from free GSRP preschool through eighth grade.
Learn more about the 2026 transformational bond on the district website.
