History

On December 14, 1964, the following contracts were approved for the construction of the Lea Hill Elementary School:

General ........... $395,349
Mechanical ........127,600
Electrical .............37,863
Total ...............$560,812

Financing was provided by State (43.28 per cent) and local (56.72 per cent) moneys.

The building contains 38,454 square feet of floor space at a cost of $16.04 per square foot, including architect's fees, sales tax, and improvement of the grounds.

Architects
Don Allison & Associates
Auburn, WA
General Contractor
C.E. Skinner, Inc.
Orting, WA
Mechanical Contractor
Allison Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
Tacoma, WA
Electrical Contractor
Van S. McKenney, Inc.
Seattle, WA

Lea Hill Elementary opened it's doors in September 1965 with 374 students.  Lea Hill's Dedication took place on October 24, 1965.

Administration and Staff

Features of Interest

November 21, 1971
Dedication of Lea Hill Elementary School Environmental Study Laboratory
better known as Lea Hill's "Nature Trail"
 

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