Capital Improvement Projects Spotlight
Older school buildings hold years of history. Keeping them modernized for the next generation takes thoughtful care and improvements to extend the life of essential building systems.
Recent work in the Wauwatosa and Port Washington-Saukville school districts highlights how these investments help schools serve next generations.
Wauwatosa: A Summer of Progress
With just 50 working days in the summer construction window, VJS coordinated improvements across multiple Wauwatosa elementary schools, including Roosevelt and Eisenhower. ADA accessibility and HVAC upgrades were important priorities in updating the district’s older buildings.
These two schools are part of the district’s larger referendum-funded capital improvement program. Additional work at Wauwatosa elementary schools will continue, with the overall program scheduled for completion in summer 2027.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Window and glass replacement | New flooring, lockers, paint, and tile | Bathroom renovations | Mechanical, plumbing, and electrical upgrades |
Eisenhower Elementary School
Flooring replacement and tile work | Bathroom renovations | Building façade restoration |
Port Washington-Saukville: Renewing Learning Environments
VJS recently finished capital improvement projects at Port Washington High School, Lincoln Elementary School, and Dunwiddie Elementary School. Renovations enhanced learning environments, student and staff services, and building performance.
Port Washington High School
Classroom and specialty learning space improvements | Gymnasium, stage, and assembly area updates | Administrative and student support space renovations | HVAC, lighting, power, security, and life safety upgrades |
Lincoln Elementary School
Classroom, library, art, and music room renovations | Specialized student support space updates | Gymnasium and multipurpose room improvements | Administrative areas and secure entry renovations | Restroom, lighting, power, and building system upgrades |
Dunwiddie Elementary School
Classroom reconfiguration for flexible learning | Restroom, corridor, and secure entry improvements | Updated partitions, doors, ceilings, and finishes | Mechanical, electrical, and life safety system upgrades |
From visible transformations to the systems behind the walls, capital improvement projects help districts make the most of their existing buildings. VJS brings the planning, coordination, and construction expertise to make these improvements count in a short summer turnaround.
