Buena Vista Horace Mann Modernization

Buena Vista Horace Man K-8 Modernization

Rendering of Buena Vista Horace Mann

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Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 (BVHM) is a Mission District K-8 dual-language Spanish Immersion Community School. This project is a modernization of an existing 100-year-old school campus located in the heart of the Mission. The highly anticipated and much needed improvements will support students and staff in their innovative work, and utilizes strong stakeholder engagement and community process.

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Community Outreach

From spring 2022 through spring 2023, the District did extensive community engagement on the new school design. We got feedback from over 200 students, staff, and family members. Designers used this input to help create a school design that reflects community needs and values.

A list of program needs from the BVHM site

What we heard

The site and community shared many priorities and needs - from improved ventilation to sustainability to a layout that centers wellness and connection. The modernized school will add these features and more for a school designed to serve the whole BVHM community.

Rendering of Buena Vista Horace Mann

A Vibrant and Improved Facility for BVHM!

The project modernizes the school inside and out. It also celebrates the school's connection with the greater community and the Mission neighborhood.

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Have questions or feedback?

We want to hear from you. Use the form linked here to send the Bond Program your input. 

BVHM Modernization Feedback Form

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BVHM Current Project Schedule

Project schedule for BVHM modernization

Project Details

General Information

Architect:  Meek, Noll +Tam JV Architects

Construction Manager:  AECOM

General Contractor:  TBD

Project Costs (Construction):  TBD

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Small Projects Updates

Completed projects:

  • Ceiling tile replacement and window grill removal  

  • North Courtyard Play Yard painting project

  • Main (academic) building electrical assessment: tested each classroom outlet for grounding issues, replaced damaged outlets, resolved grounding issues, added missing cover plates. Inspected all electrical panels in the building
     
  • Pipe insulation in room 151
     
  • Installed new phones in room 120 (art classroom)
     
  • Fixed phone in classroom 109
     
  • New AC unit installed in the computer lab
     
  • Academic building structural exploratory work for the modernization project
     
  • Public Address System upgrades to provide speakers inside all classrooms
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More Resources

Bond Program FAQs

BVHM Modernization FAQs English / Spanish

BVHM K-8 Website

Feedback form to share questions and concerns

Project Contact

For more information or questions about the SFUSD Bond Program's work at BVHM, please contact:
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Anna Olsen

SFUSD Bond Project Manager
olsena@sfusd.edu

This page was last updated on September 5, 2024