District leaders, school staff, project partners and invited community guests gathered Monday morning to commemorate the milestone and recognize the collaborative effort that brought the project to completion. Photo courtesy of Washington Unified School District 

WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - On Aug. 3, the Washington Unified School District (WUSD) celebrated the reopening of Elkhorn Village School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of a major campus modernization project funded through Measure Z. 

The newly modernized campus will welcome students for the 2026–27 school year and reopen as a new Spanish dual immersion school, expanding learning opportunities for students in West Sacramento. 

District leaders, school staff, project partners and invited community guests gathered Monday morning to commemorate the milestone and recognize the collaborative effort that brought the project to completion. 

“Elkhorn Village School represents an important investment in our students, our families, and the future of our community,” said Dr. Cheryl P. Hildreth, superintendent of Washington Unified School District. “This beautiful new campus and the launch of our Spanish dual immersion program reflect our commitment to providing learning environments where every student can thrive.”

“We’re excited to see Elkhorn Village welcome students and families back to the transformed campus,” said Nick Cardin, project executive at XL Construction. “This project reflects the strong partnership between Washington Unified School District and XL Construction, working toward a shared goal. We're proud to have played a role in delivering a campus that is ready to serve Sacramento’s gifted students, providing them with the modern and inclusive education they deserve.”

The morning program featured welcome remarks from Principal José Gutierrez, remarks from Board President Virginia Coffey and Board Vice-President Vannessa Castro, construction partners and Superintendent Hildreth.

The event concluded with an official ribbon-cutting led by district leadership and construction teams, followed by photo opportunities and campus tours. 

Later that same day, Elkhorn Village School hosted a community celebration at 5:30 p.m., giving families and community members an opportunity to visit the campus and celebrate the start of the new school year. 

About the Project 

In August 2024, the Washington Unified School District Board of Trustees approved the start of the Measure Z Elkhorn Village modernization project in partnership with XL Construction. The project is a major modernization and partial rebuilding effort that supports the reopening of the school on a transformed campus for the 2026–27 school year. 

Measure Z passed in 2020 with 60.93 percent approval and authorized $150 million in general obligation bonds to support school facilities improvements, construction and modernization across the district.