Shawnee Mission School District

2015 and 2021 Bond Programs

Project Highlights

JE Dunn has acted as the Construction Manager for Shawnee Mission School District’s most recent 2015 and 2021 Bond Programs.

2021 Bond Program:

  • New 77,880-square-foot John Diemer Elementary School
  • New 74,196-square-foot Rushton Elementary School
  • New 82,000-square-foot Tomahawk Elementary School
  • 8,750-square-foot Westridge Middle School Renovations/Addition
  • 9,000-square-foot Indian Woods Middle School Renovations/Addition

2015 Bond Program:

  • New 73,722-square-foot Benninghoven Elementary School
  • New 70,050-square-foot Briarwood Elementary School
  • New 70,000-square-foot Brookwood Elementary School
  • New 63,865-square-foot Crestview Elementary School
  • New 67,009-square-foot Trailwood Elementary School
  • New 74,000-square-foot Lenexa Hills Elementary School
  • 85,870-square-foot Indian Creek Elementary School Renovations
  • 18,000-square-foot Shawnee Mission South High School Stadium Renovations
  • New 53,000-square-foot Aquatic Center
Shawnee Mission School District
Owner/Client
ACI Bolland and Hollis + Miller Architects (2015 Bond); incite Design Studio (2021 Bond)
Architect
Mission, Kansas
Location
Completed
Status
2
Consecutive Bond Programs
85+
Projects
25+
Year Relationship
2020 Project of the Year Finalist ($25-50M)
Associated General Contractors (AGC) Kansas City Chapter
2023 Award of Excellence
AGC of Kansas

Latest Project: Tomahawk Elementary

JE Dunn built Shawnee Mission School District’s new Tomahawk Elementary School, replacing their previous building on the same site. This was the fifth and final project JE Dunn has completed for the district as a part of their 2021 Bond. The new 82,000-square-foot, two-story facility features flexible learning spaces, a centralized common area, and a dedicated Makers Lab for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education. Designed to foster collaboration, the school includes multiple shared spaces for students and staff. A uniquely positioned playground sits at the heart of the building, visible from various vantage points and enclosed by the semi-circular layout.

Fun Facts of the New Tomahawk Elementary School:

  • Nature-Inspired Elevator Shaft: The school’s elevator shaft was creatively designed to resemble a tree, with colorful leaves extending throughout the building.
  • Interactive Touch Wall: A playful, tactile wall in the kindergarten hallway invites students to engage with various visual and sensory components.
  • Sensory Corridors: Both the first and second floors feature sensory corridors are equipped with LiteZilla walls, these are similar to a Lite Brite but on a larger scale, creating immersive experiences through light and interaction.
  • Indoor-Outdoor Stage Design: The stage in the commons aligns with an outdoor stage, provides a unique and flexible space that can be used for learning or presentations both inside and outside the building.
  • Behind-the-Scenes Video Updates: The project team created quarterly video updates for the Superintendent and District, offering a fun and informative look at the construction site’s progress. These updates kept the District engaged and excited. See the final video update below.

Shawnee Mission School District Tomahawk Elementary: Superintendent Quarterly Update (Q2, 2025)

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Shawnee Mission School District Aquatic Center
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Brookwood Elementary School Shawnee Mission School District
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John Diemer Elementary School Shawnee Mission School District
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Rushton Elementary School Shawnee Mission School District
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What They're Saying

Tyler Clubb
Director of Facilities

This team handled every challenge extremely well, including the tight timelines and budget restraints that were presented from the very beginning. Any possible issue that arose during the construction process, was always presented with a viable solution. From start to finish, we received a can-do attitude and collaborated as a team. This resulted in a beautiful and successful project for the patrons of Shawnee Mission School District.

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