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Los Altos School District

San Antonio Campus

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San Antonio Campus Breaks Ground

On August 19, Los Altos School District celebrated a major milestone for the new San Antonio Campus with a groundbreaking ceremony bringing together current and former District leaders, staff, community partners, and members of the community. After years of planning, partnership, and community support, the event marked the official start of construction on a new TK-8 campus that will serve students for generations to come.

The New San Antonio Campus

Track real-time progress, timelines, and updates on our community’s newest campus.

 

Target Opening: Fall 2028          Current Phase: Phase 2 - Active Construction          Funding Source: Measure N and Measure EE Bonds

 

 

Project Scope:

  • 600-Student TK-8 Campus: 85,000 square feet of modern school facilities
  • Joint-Use Recreation: 3.7-acre natural turf playing fields and a community-accessible gymnasium
  • New Public Park: Two acres dedicated to the City of Mountain View
  • Safe Traffic & Access: Internal student pickup/drop-off areas, dedicated parking, and bike path

In 2019, the Los Altos School District purchased an 11.7-acre parcel at the corner of California Street and Showers Drive in Mountain View to address long-term facility needs for a new school site, the San Antonio Campus.

The City of Mountain View joined forces with LASD, contributing funding to integrate a brand-new, 2-acre public park alongside shared-use athletic fields and a gymnasium at the site.

This modern campus is built to accommodate approximately 600 students ranging from Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 8th grade. The finalized footprint features dedicated classroom buildings, a vibrant Multi-Purpose Room, and state-of-the-art recreational spaces. Demolition and site prep at the California and Showers intersection officially began in May 2026, keeping the district on schedule to open this campus to students in Fall 2028.

Community Benefits: Revitalizing the Neighborhood

The new San Antonio Campus will create a welcoming, modern learning environment for students while bringing new recreational spaces and community amenities to the neighborhood.

  • A New TK-8 Campus: Modern classrooms and flexible learning spaces designed to support students from Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 8th grade.
  • Expanded Recreation Opportunities: New indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, including gymnasiums, fields, courts, and other spaces that can support both student programs and community use.
  • A New Public Park: Approximately two acres of the site will be developed as a public park, creating additional green space and recreational opportunities for the surrounding community.
  • Improved Access and Circulation: Site improvements are designed to support safer and more efficient arrival, dismissal, pedestrian access, and neighborhood circulation.
  • A Campus for Students and Community: Shared spaces, including the Multi-Purpose Room and recreational facilities, will provide opportunities for school activities, community programs, and gatherings.

 

 

Traffic, Utilities, and Community Safety

We recognize that building a campus of this scale creates temporary adjustments for our immediate neighbors. The Los Altos School District and our general contractor, Blach Construction, are working hand-in-hand with the City of Mountain View Public Works Department to keep disruptions to an absolute minimum. 

Weekly Construction Look-Ahead

Updated: September 2, 2026

Please note: Construction activities are subject to change based on weather, inspections, permitting, and field conditions

 

Week of August 31, 2026

  • Current Phase: Off-Site Utility Work, Site Grading & Demolition
  • Planned Work:
    • Area 1: Rough grading will continue through the week
    • Area 4: Hardscape and building foundation demolition will take place
    • California Street: PG&E and AT&T traffic control setup and underground storm drain and sanitary sewer work will take place, with PG&E and AT&T utility installation scheduled to begin September 4
    • Showers Drive: Utility safe-off work and traffic control setup will take place, with storm drain installation scheduled to begin September 4
  • Expected Neighborhood Impacts: High Noise during daytime hours from demolition equipment and heavy machinery; Moderate Dust (actively suppressed using continuous on-site water trucks and real-time air quality sensors)
  • Traffic Alert: Traffic control measures will be in place along California Street and Showers Drive as off-site utility work gets underway. Drivers should use caution when traveling through the area and watch for construction signage and changing traffic conditions.
  • Approved Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Construction Timeline

 
Phase 1: Winter 2025

Community Planning & Design

Architectural blueprints finalized and school board approval granted.

 
Phase 2: Spring 2026 - Spring 2028

Active Construction Current Phase

Site excavation currently underway, to be followed by foundation pouring and structural steel framing.

 
Phase 3: Summer 2028

Interior Outfitting & Technology Setup

Installation of classroom technology, furniture delivery, and safety system testing.

 
Phase 4: Fall 2028

Grand Opening

Ribbon-cutting ceremony and the first official day of school for students.

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Campus Design and Renderings

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Students are seated at desks in a bright, modern classroom with wooden accents.
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Demolition in progress: Excavators tear down a building, creating a large pile of debris.
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Follow Our Progress

Watch the new San Antonio Campus take shape. Follow the project from site preparation and groundbreaking through construction and completion, with photos capturing key milestones along the way.

Check back often to see our progress unfold!

Frequently Asked Questions

Noise, Dust, and Environmental Control:

  • Work strictly adheres to the City of Mountain View ordinances: Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. No structural construction occurs on weekends or city holidays without special public notices.

  • Our general contractor, Blach Construction, uses a multi-layered approach to aggressively manage dust:

    • Active Misting: Water trucks continuously spray down dry soil and excavation zones throughout the day
    • Covered Hauling: All trucks transferring dirt or debris must be securely tarped before exiting the gates
    • Street Sweeping: Equipment is deployed routinely to clear any tracked dirt from California Street and Showers Drive

  • Omitting fence fabric is an intentional safety measure. On an open site, fabric windscreens act like sails during high winds. This can catch the wind and knock heavy security fencing down into public sidewalks or traffic lanes.

  • These are real-time, automated air quality sensors. They continuously measure airborne dust particles. If dust levels approach strict limits, the system sends instant alerts so crews can immediately deploy water trucks to that exact zone.

Parking, Traffic, and Deliveries:

  • All workers are required to park within the fenced construction staging area. No construction workers are permitted to use public street parking on California Street, Showers Drive, or local residential side streets.

  • Deliveries are restricted to specific city-approved construction routes. Large trucks enter via designated gates to avoid residential neighborhoods. Flag personnel will guide trucks safely into the site.

School Operations and Future Campus Life:

  • Building this new campus allows the Los Altos School District to construct a modern, walkable neighborhood campus. This strategy optimizes district footprint resources, relieves regional school traffic, and addresses local capacity needs with a high-utility, state-of-the-art facility.

  • Construction is slated for completion in Summer 2028, welcoming students for the first day of the 2028-2029 academic school year.

  • The campus features an innovative, internal multi-lane loop system designed to keep student drop-off completely off California Street and Showers Drive, eliminating neighborhood gridlock.

Questions or Concerns? Get in Touch

We are committed to being good neighbors during this process. If you have questions about construction noise, traffic, safety, or timelines, contact us:

Email: info@lasdschools.org

Phone: (650) 947-1150

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM