FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 2025
Cornerstone and the Anchorage School District Celebrate Progress on Inlet View
Elementary School Rebuild
Anchorage, Alaska (June 15, 2025) – Cornerstone General Contractors (Cornerstone), in partnership with the Anchorage School District (ASD), is proud to celebrate major construction progress on the new Inlet View Elementary School building. A project that reflects years of planning, community advocacy, and a shared commitment to education.
Following a successful $33.4 million bond approval by voters in 2022, the new school is being built on the same South Addition site as the original 1957 building. The replacement facility will meet the educational needs of today while honoring the legacy of the past and support over 300 students with enhanced safety, accessibility, and a variety of learning environments.
“This project is a strong reminder that when our community comes together to invest in public education, incredible things happen,” said Jim Anderson, ASD Chief of Operations. “We’re grateful to the voters, our design and construction partners, and the dedicated Inlet View staff and families who helped shape this vision.”
The new school will feature energy-efficient systems, a new gymnasium, expanded library, and outdoor learning areas will give students and staff the space and tools they need to thrive. Cornerstone is leading the construction with a deep sense of purpose and local pride. “We’re not just building a school—we’re creating a space where students will grow and thrive for generations,” said Nikolas Heagy, Cornerstone’s Vice President of Operations. Design and engineering partners include Nvision Architecture, CRW Engineering Group, Corvus Design, BBFM Engineers, RSA Engineering, Northern Geotechnical Engineering, and SALT LLC.
The former school building served the Anchorage community for nearly 70 years. The new school is designed to serve just as long, if not longer. Construction began in summer 2024 and is expected to be complete in time for the 2025-2026 school year. This is the first entirely new school in Anchorage since South Anchorage High School opened in 2004.
jcarson@cornerstoneak.com
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Anchorage School District
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