Valhalla High School Grossmont Union High School District

Modernization of Main Building & Theater Campus School

Valhalla High School

Address

1725 Hillsdale Road El Cajon, CA 92019 (619) 593-5300

Principal

Mary Beth Kastan

Project Description The Main Building, which is over 40 years old, and the theater at Valhalla High School have been dramatically modernized. This project has completely transformed the building while preserving some historical elements. The modernization work included new technology upgrades, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire alarm and much more. The round, four-story main building provides academic classrooms and teaching spaces. Level 200 features the renovated Theater, Choral room, Food Services, CTE classrooms, and Special Education Suites. Level 300 includes Student Support Services, consisting of Administration, Guidance, and Health Services. The District also installed LED lighting, solar carports over the student parking, and other energy saving measures, which are expected to offset 90% of the main building’s anticipated electricity usage. Construction on these projects concluded in time for students’ arrival on the first day of school.

Grossmont Union High School District • PO Box 1043• La Mesa, CA 91944 Phone: 619.644.8000 • Fax: 619.644.8132 • http://proph.build-guhsd.com/default.aspx

Valhalla High School Grossmont Union High School District

Modernization of Main Building & Theater Fast Facts Project Name

Valhalla Main Building and Theater Modernization

Funding Source

Proposition U

Construction Duration

14 Months

Construction Cost

$33 million

GUHSD Superintendent

Dr. Tim Glover

Deputy Superintendent

Scott Patterson

Executive Director of Facilities

Katy Wright

Project Manager

Dena Johnson

Architect

Platt/Whitelaw Architects, Inc.

General Contractor

C.W. Driver Samuel Myovich – Project Mgr.

Inspector

Knowland Inspections Robert Candy – Inspector

Proposition U Bond Program The Modernized Building and Theater at Valhalla High School are part of the Proposition U bond, passed in November 2008 by East County voters. The $417 million bond measure is budgeted at $601.7 million, which includes $184.7 million of expected State funding and interest earnings. The bond continues to support the modernization of District schools, and provides classrooms and equipment for Career Technical Education. More information about the bond program is available at http://proph.build-guhsd.com/ Grossmont Union High School District • PO Box 1043• La Mesa, CA 91944 Phone: 619.644.8000 • Fax: 619.644.8132 • http://proph.build-guhsd.com/default.aspx