Jamestown Elementary School

August 2025

Welcome to the final construction update for the Jamestown Elementary School playground project!  We are thrilled to report the playground is finished, and it looks amazing! The students are sure to enjoy the variety of playground equipment, the open space to run and play, and the natural beauty of the mountains that surround the area. 

The building renovations outlined in the BVSD Facilities Critical Needs Plan are scheduled for construction the summer of 2027. The plan includes repairs and maintenance items such as replacing HVAC system components and controls, pavement improvements, and interior finishes such as flooring. Additional updates will be provided as we get closer to the project kicking off. 

We are excited for the changes that have been made here at Jamestown Elementary School this summer, and we hope you and your student(s) feel the same way. We know that this project impacted the school community and we thank you for all your patience and support. We look forward to seeing the students enjoy the playground as we approach the 2025-26 school year!

Read more about the August project update here

July 2025

Welcome to the July Construction Update for Jamestown Elementary School! The playground renovation is taking shape and is currently on schedule, with a completion date slated for early August.

Workers are installing a shock pad under the playground equipment, which will be covered with artificial turf. This will create a solid foundation, provide necessary fall zones, and allow ADA access for students. A new swing set and climber were installed to replace outdated equipment. The swings were relocated to allow adequate space for equipment use. A sidewalk surrounding the playground allows ADA access to the school from 16th Street. The renovated play area is sure to excite the students and provide lots of play options at recess. 

We hope that this message finds your student(s) happy and enjoying the summer break. As always, we appreciate your patience and support for this project and could not be more grateful to the voters for providing BVSD the funds to make this all possible.

Read more about the July project update here

June 2025

Welcome to the June Construction Update for Jamestown Elementary School! Crews have been working to remove all the play equipment and grading the site for the playground renovation. Below is an overview of the construction activities that will be taking place during the summer:

• Concrete work begins the week of June 9
• Artificial turf installation
• Relocating 3 pieces of equipment
• Sandbox install under the blue umbrella
• Installation of a small climber for younger students

Once again, for the safety of everyone, we ask that you and your students avoid coming to the Jamestown campus unless specifically requested to do so. We are excited about the changes happening here and sincerely appreciate your patience and support. Have a wonderful and relaxing summer break!

Read more about the June project update here

May 2025

Some exciting improvements are coming to our playground this summer, and we want to tell you about what’s in store for the coming months.

Several areas of the playground will be renovated, including installing a new swing set and replacing the existing pea gravel with padded artificial turf beneath the slide and climbing structures. Additional work will focus on addressing tripping hazards and making safety-related upgrades to improve the overall functionality of the space for students and staff. 

These renovations will be followed in 2027 with additional work that is part of the voter-approved Bond program and is described in the 2022 Facilities Critical Needs Plan. 

Once school is out the fourth week of May, construction will begin and there will be no public access to the school or grounds over the summer. All of the work is scheduled to be completed by the time school starts in August. 

We anticipate a standard level of construction noise on the site intermittently within the hours outlined by city ordinances. Construction work will be conducted according to all applicable regulations. We will follow local, state and federal guidelines for controlling dust and runoff from the site.

Information about the playground project and other work planned through the bond-funded Building for Student Success program can be found on the Jamestown project page of the  BVSD website. Questions should be directed to Project Manager Tom Blahak at 720-561-5791 or tom.blahak@bvsd.org.

We are grateful to BVSD taxpayers for this project. We hope you share our excitement for the great improvements happening here!

May 2025

Neighbor postcards for the 2025 Playground renovations were mailed out this month.

December 2023

The Critical Needs work will be completed in Phase 4, which is scheduled for 2027.  Additional updates will be provided as time warrants.  Stay tuned for further information about our project.

January 2023

This is a Phase 4 project.