MOOSE JAW — Construction is progressing steadily on Moose Jaw’s new joint-use school on South Hill, with the facility set to welcome students in time for the 2025-26 academic year.
The 110,000-square-foot (10,219 square metre), three-storey building will house four separate schools from both school divisions: Coteau Hills Elementary, under the Prairie South School Division, will amalgamate Empire School and Westmount School; Our Lady of Hope, under the Holy Trinity Catholic School Division, will amalgamate Sacred Heart and St. Mary.
Graham Construction began work on the project in summer 2023 after being awarded the contract to build the steel-structured facility, designed to serve approximately 900 students.
Prairie South recently shared a series of behind-the-scenes construction photos, showing interior walls and learning spaces beginning to take shape.
“We are excited to see our beautiful new school, Coteau Hills Elementary, coming together for our students on South Hill …,” the division shared on June 13 after representatives toured the building.
Once completed, the joint-use facility will provide students with access to modern amenities, energy-efficient design, and enhanced programming options — all under one roof, while maintaining distinct identities for each school community. The building will also include a 51-space daycare centre on-site.
More construction updates are expected in the months ahead as crews work toward the official opening, tentatively scheduled for Sept. 2.
The new joint-use school is located at 1700 Vermont Road.
