The Pleasant Valley Community School District, which includes areas of Bettendorf experiencing rapid development, recently opened the new Riverdale Heights Elementary School. This school was designed as a 3-section elementary that was expandable to 4 sections depending on the growth rate in the area. The core facilities such as the media center and cafeteria were designed to accomodate a 4-section student capacity. Mechanical and electrical systems were also designed to accomodate the future additions.

The site required extensive grading, dewatering, and waterproofing construction design for most of the building, including the gymnasium with a wood floor. On the exterior a generous skylight signals where the main entrance is on a large scale while at the same time providing a smaller scale design around the doorways bringing the children inside. The colorful main lobby areas carries through the same motif and major rooms and building wings are visible from the front entry area.

In 1999, classroom additions were completed converting Riverdale Heights into a fully-functional 4-section elementary. This building is a good example of how a school district can affordably build for immediate needs while keeping in mind the needs of the future.

Location:
Pleasant Valley, IA

Owner:
Pleasant Valley Community Schools

Size:
73,500 SF 1996
10,150 SF 1999 addition

Completed:
1996 and 1999

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Main Entrance, exterior

Main Entrance

Classroom