Hazen News

Resources for Families and Students for Over the Break

• If you need help with Skyward or if you need Chromebook Help, please visit the RSD Student & Families page.
• If you need to look at our Calendar - please visit our website: hazen.rentonschools.us
• If you need to contact an Administrator:
  • Principal Craig Cooper - craig.cooper@rentonschools.us
  • Assistant Principal Kelly Jones (Student Last Names A-F) - kelly.jones@rentonschools.us
  • Assistant Principal Jody Shuman (Student Last Names G-M) - jody.shuman@rentonschools.us
  • Assistant Principal Nate Meyer (Student Last Names N-Z) - nathan.meyer@rentonschools.us
  • Athletics and Activities Manager James Billotti - james.billotti@rentonschools.us
• If you or someone you know...
  • Are/Is thinking about hurting yourself/themselves...
    • Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: dial 988
    • Crisis Connections 24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-866-427-4747
    • For LGBTQ+ Youth: 1-866-488-7386 or text “start” to 678-678
    • Teen Link (evenings 6pm-10pm): 1-866-833-6546
    • 24-Hour Crisis Teen Text Line: text “HOME” to 741-741
    • BIPOC Crisis Text Line: text “STEVE” to 741-741
    • Crisis Connection Website: https://www.crisisconnections.org/
    • Teen Link Website: https://www.teenlink.org/
  • Needs food...
    • Emergency Feeding Program
  • Needs housing and/or wrap around services (food, clothing, etc.) ...
    • https://www.friendsofyouth.org/services
  • Needs sexual assault resources...
    • https://www.kcsarc.org/en/
  • Needs community services...
    • Dial 211 and they will be able to connect you with information on services and resources within the community.
  • Needs to report a school safety or concern...
    • RSD Safety & Security Tip Line: 425-204-2468 (available 24/7)
  • Needs to speak with law enforcement (no-emergency) ...
    • Non-Emergency line 425-235-2121

We encourage you to call 911 if you are in a life-threatening situation or if you are in doubt about who to call or if you are unsure if it's an emergency.

Hazen High School Major Modernizations 2025-2028

Thanks to overwhelming voter support in the 2022 School Construction Bond measure, we’re moving forward with much needed major improvements at Hazen High School now through 2028.

Hazen High Modernization project scope of work:

• Modernization of nine existing science classrooms and associated spaces.  Conversion of three existing general education classrooms to one new science classroom and one new general education classroom.
• Seismic upgrades of the building.
• Replacement of existing roof system with new roof system meeting current energy code.
• Addition of new secure entry vestibule at the main entrance.
• Replacement of existing HVAC and steam heating systems with new building wide heating/cooling systems.
• Conversion of existing domestic hot water system to a centralized distribution system.
• Refresh of interior spaces throughout the approximately 327,500 sq. ft. building, not including the natatorium or associated natatorium spaces.

Work already in progress:

• Since June of 2023, we’ve been busy in the preparation phase required before actual construction can begin including student and staff focus groups and workshops, cost estimates, permitting coordination and land use document submittal, pre-design and programing process and analysis, and more.
• While there’s still more than a year of the pre-construction work yet to be completed, like finalizing design details, construction phasing, permitting and contractor review, we are confident we’ll start the construction phases after school is out during the summer of 2025. Construction will continue through 2028.

Construction will not interrupt classes:

• While some of this construction work can be accomplished in the summer, the extent of the projects clearly mean that construction will continue as school is in session.
• Our construction partners have extensive experience in completing construction projects while minimizing the effects on students and staff to maintain as much normalcy as possible. Planning the timeline and phases of the construction process will help diminish disruptions.
• Our district construction department will have a team member assigned throughout this project to quickly work through any concerns/issues brought through students and staff to the principal.

Primary areas of consideration:

• Safety: We’ll work to ensure students, families, and staff are clear on parking lot, walkway, and interior school changes and procedures necessary during construction. We’ll post adequate signage on school grounds and install highly visible signs and barriers around construction zones to prevent students from entering certain areas.
• Noise: Loud noises during construction are unavoidable, and they can substantially interfere with students’ ability to concentrate, especially for those with sensory challenges. Noise can be quieted to a certain degree with construction protocols, such as installing temporary sound-absorbing barriers and using newer equipment that operates more quietly. We’ll also work to schedule as much noise-causing construction at times and places that have the lowest amount of disruption.
• Environmental Disturbances: Construction can also result in other environmental disturbances, such as smells and dust. Our construction partners take precautions to mitigate these factors and ensure no harmful impacts.
• Placement of equipment and materials during construction
• Throughout the various construction projects, we’ll need to stage construction materials and equipment on school grounds. The areas required for this will shift as construction progresses, and the community will be notified and signage installed as things change. There will still be ample room for Hazen student and staff parking.

Background on Hazen High:

• Hazen High School is approximately 327,500 sq. ft. The majority of the building, including two classroom wings, gym, swimming pool, and commons are cast-in-place concrete and masonry structural system constructed in 1967. The northeast classroom wing is a two-story building consisting of administration offices, general classrooms, and science classrooms. The northwest classroom wing is a one-story building consisting of Art, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and sports medicine programs. There are a total of nine existing science classrooms in the school facility.  Seven of the science classrooms are in the northeast classroom wing constructed in 1967. The remaining two science classrooms are in a two-story classroom addition constructed in 2011. The 2011 addition is a two-story structural steel building that connects the northeast and northwest classroom wings, gym, and commons. The auditorium next to the commons was constructed in 2000 which is a structural steel and CMU construction type.