- About Harry Kizirian PreK to 8th Grade
- Project Overview
- Programmatic goals:
- Project Highlight
- Community Engagement Sessions:
- Project Update Winter '25
- Building Design and Features
- Floor Plans:
- Interior Renderings:
About Harry Kizirian PreK to 8th Grade
A bold new chapter is unfolding for our school community with the construction of a cutting-edge, Pre-K through 8th campus designed for the 21st century. This transformative project will bring to life a vibrant, multi-story facility with purpose-built spaces for every grade level, creating an inspiring environment where students and staff can thrive. From state-of-the-art classrooms to innovative outdoor learning areas, every detail is being crafted to spark curiosity and support academic excellence. Major site enhancements—including improved traffic flow, welcoming green spaces—will ensure the campus is as functional as it is beautiful. This is more than a new school building; it’s a launchpad for the future, designed to empower generations of learners. The new building shall include bright and spacious classrooms, resource rooms for differently abled students, art classrooms, a tech/steam classroom, a music/band classroom, teacher planning rooms, break rooms, administration/guidance space, gymnasium, cafeteria, full kitchen, media center, etc.
Project Overview
- Approved by City Council and School Building Authority in 2022 as part of district’s "once in lifetime" $1 billion dollar capital plan
- New build on the site of the former Harry Kizirian Elementary School, adding Pre-K and Grades 6 - 8
Programmatic Goals:
- Create a PK-8 school community, a research-based approach for improving student achievement
- Increase PK seats district wide
- Reduce transition challenges, strengthen attendance, and build a greater sense of belonging.
Project Highlight
- Project Type: Design Build
- Grade Levels: PreK through 8th Grade
- Student Population: 858 (est)
- Funding: $75,520,000
- Overall Project Completion: Summer 2027
- Location: 60 Camden Ave, Providence, RI 02908
Community Engagement Sessions:
Project Update Winter '25
- We are excited to announce that construction has officially begun for the Harry Kizirian PK-8 School transformation project.
- February 24th, the demolition of the old building at Kizarian officially began. Crews are on-site and starting the process of clearing the area to make way for the new construction.
Building Design and Features
The new design features a three-story structure with distinct floors for lower and upper-grade students, ensuring functionality and age-appropriate spaces. The building will include a seamless connection to the gymnasium, enhancing opportunities for physical education and extracurricular activities. Additionally, the site will feature modernized play areas, landscaped spaces, and new fencing, along with improved bus loops and drop-off lanes to enhance safety and efficiency. With construction imminent, the Harry Kizirian PK-8 School is set to become a beacon of innovation, learning, and community for generations to come.
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