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Los Altos School District

San Antonio Campus

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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 Structural 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 construction of this campus breathes new life into an aging, underutilized commercial space. Located at the corner of California and Showers Drive, this project goes far beyond a school building to provide lasting recreational value for local families and residents:

  • State-of-the-Art TK-8 Campus: Modern, high-utility classrooms serving Traditional Kindergarten (TK) through 8th grade students
  • Brand New 2-Acre City Park: Dedicated public green space funded and maintained in partnership with the City of Mountain View
  • Joint-Use Gymnasium & Athletic Fields: Premium indoor and outdoor sports facilities open for community recreation and youth sports leagues outside of school hours
  • Vibrant Multi-Purpose Room: A central hub engineered for student assemblies, school performances, and neighborhood civic 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. 

What to Expect During Construction

  • Controlled Site Noise: While heavy machinery is active, all work strictly adheres to city-mandated hours (Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
  • Temporary Street Utility Work: Brief, planned lane adjustments or traffic delays may occur on surrounding streets during standard utility hookup phases
  • Permitted Traffic Control Plans: Blach Construction operates under strict, city-approved traffic mitigation permits. Flagged detours, clear signage, and dedicated construction vehicle routes are actively used to protect residential side streets.
  • Pedestrian Safety Corridors: Sidewalks and bike lanes surrounding the construction zone are closely monitored and protected to keep local commuters and recreational users safe

Weekly Construction Look-Ahead

Updated: July 28, 2026

 

Week of August 3, 2026

  • Current Phase: Site Mobilization, Perimeter Utilities & Active Demolition
  • Planned Work:
    • Heavy Demolition Beginning (Area 1): Crews will begin tearing up old pavement (hardscape), removing tree stumps, and breaking down existing building foundations on-site
    • Park Parcel Work (Area 2): Hardscape and stump demolition will continue in the park zone
    • Street Utility Preparations: Initial traffic control setups and utility “safe-offs” will begin along California Street and Showers Drive to prepare for future underground hookups
  • Expected Neighborhood Impacts: High Noise during the day due to concrete breaking and heavy machinery operation; Moderate Dust (actively suppressed using continuous on-site water trucks and real-time air quality sensors)
  • Traffic Alert: Localized lane configurations, temporary shoulder closures, and traffic control signage will be active on California Street and Showers Drive to protect utility crews. Expect a higher volume of heavy haul trucks entering and exiting the main site gates as demolition debris is cleared
  • 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.

Aerial map photo showing school construction zone

Design Drawings

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Aerial Campus View

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California Street View

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Courtyard

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Showers Drive View

A modern building with large glass windows and a view of greenery.

Admin Building and Courtyard

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Entrance

A modern building with a covered porch and a light-colored facade.

Library and MPR

An aerial view of a city with buildings and green spaces.

Aerial Campus View

A building with a light-colored facade and green foliage.

California Street View

A building with a dark roof is partially visible.

Courtyard

A building with a red facade and green foliage.

Showers Drive View

A modern building with large glass windows and a view of greenery.

Admin Building and Courtyard

A building with a covered walkway and trees in front.

Entrance

A modern building with a covered porch and a light-colored facade.

Library and MPR

Aerial view of a large, flat-roofed building complex with surrounding trees and a clear blue sky.
A construction site with a red excavator in the distance, surrounded by debris and a chain-link fence.
Demolition in progress: Excavators tear down a building, creating a large pile of debris.
A large building is partially collapsed, with debris scattered across a paved area.
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An aerial view shows a large, circular concrete structure with debris scattered on its surface.
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Follow Our Progress

Watch our new school campus take shape. This gallery captures the very first steps of our campus transformation. We are currently dismantling the old structures to lay the foundation for our new vibrant, inspiring space for future generations to learn, grow, and thrive.

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