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New School Construction
New School Construction
We’re excited about the construction of a new PFC James D. Price Elementary School on Yuma Proving Grounds. Families and community members can check this site for monthly updates, photos, and other information regarding the status of the project.
Placing rock backfill at fence
Fencing to prepare the site
Clearing & prepping the site
Temporary fencing installed
Building Front
Estimated Timeline
Estimated Timeline
(Dates and information are subject to change)
Groundbreaking occurred in May, 2026 and construction will begin. Students will continue to learn in the existing structure.
Construction will be underway, while students continue to learn in the existing structure.
Construction is expected to be completed by Summer, 2027.
Students may begin the 27/28 school year in the new building.
Once students and staff have moved into the new building, demo will begin on the old facility.
Monthly Updates
Monthly Updates
July, 2026
July, 2026
What We've Done: The site is being prepared with fencing and by clearing, grubbing and watering the site.
What's Next:
June, 2026
June, 2026
What We've Done: On June 2nd, the Governing Board voted to approve the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) submitted by Pilkington Construction, marking a major milestone that authorizes the project to move into the construction phase under an established cost structure that ensures budget control and accountability.
Temporary fencing is going up to prepare the space for construction
May, 2026
May, 2026
What We've Done: The official groundbreaking was held on May 19th, marking the start of the construction.
What's Next: Construction is scheduled to begin on June 16, 2026.
James D. Price Elementary School
1010 Barranca Road
Yuma Proving Ground, Yuma, AZ 85365
Phone: 928-502-7730
Office Hours: Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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