The new Selah Kindergarten School being constructed on the existing Lince campus is designed to evoke a sense of welcome and safety in students, families, and the community. For many, this may be their first introduction to formal education and “the Viking Way”, so ensuring this is a positive experience is essential to the building design. Inspirational words were identified by the committee: Inclusive, Collaborative, Family Focus, Fun, Integration, Exciting, Inviting, Exploration, Safe, and Secure.

The 48,164 SF school will house a kindergarten enrollment of 360 students, including 20 kindergarten classrooms (each with a dedicated single-occupant toilet room), two indoor active learning rooms, an art classroom, a resource classroom, an OT/PT room, a library, a music room (which will double as a stage), a fitness room/cafeteria space adjacent to the music/stage, and support facilities.