Buena Vista Horace Mann Modernization

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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.

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.

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.

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 Details

General Information

Architect: Meek, Noll +Tam JV Architects

Construction Manager: AECOM

General Contractor: TBD

Project Costs (Construction): TBD

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Modernization Project Updates

Click the links below for the latest update on the progress of this project.

List of SFUSD Board Approved Contracts for BVHM, August 2024

List of SFUSD Board Approved Contracts for BVHM, October 2023

List of SFUSD Board Approved Contracts for BVHM, May 2023

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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