The new Evergreen and Tyee high school buildings are shaping a new high school experience. Students learn in spaces designed to support learning, connection and preparation for the future they choose.
From flexible classrooms to dedicated college and career spaces, these new schools reflect what students need today, and where they are headed tomorrow.
Made possible by the voter-approved 2022 bond, these new schools represent a powerful community investment in safe, modern learning environments that support student engagement and pride.
Evergreen High School: Learning for the Future, Starting Now
At Evergreen, flexible classrooms, career-connected spaces where students can explore real-world fields like health sciences and technology, and open areas designed for teamwork, projects and discussion are helping students engage more deeply and see their futures as something already in motion.
“Their future doesn’t start after they graduate,” reflects Joe Boyer, Evergreen High School principal. “At Evergreen, their future starts when they get here.”
The building also reflects the identity of White Center: multilingual, multicultural and community-centered. Staff are seeing increased family presence at events, stronger community connections and students taking pride in a space designed for them.
Hear from students how Evergreen’s new spaces are shaping learning and belonging in our video.
Tyee High School: A Fresh Start Rooted in Belonging
At Tyee, the new school has created spaces where students gather, collaborate and focus in ways that are welcome and supportive. Natural light, flexible work areas and a dedicated College and Career Center help students feel comfortable, motivated and connected to their goals.
“When they walk the halls of new Tyee, it screams you belong here,” shares Tyee High School principal, Victoria Terry. “It represents pride, hope and opportunity.”
Staff report students choosing to spend more time on campus, using shared learning spaces and building stronger connections with peers and adults. The design intentionally centers belonging—creating places where students see themselves as part of a community that believes in them.
Learn from students and staff about what the new Tyee means to them and see the spaces in action.