SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Demolition has begun on the old Bingham Elementary School, as crews were seen tearing the building down on Wednesday morning.
The demolition will make way for the construction of a new Bingham Elementary School, which begins in the summer of 2026.
New additions at SPS schools address students and teachers needs
In 2023, voters approved Proposition S, which issued $220 million in bonds. SPS says that, because of efficient management of construction costs related to Prop S, the Board of Education decided to expedite construction of a new school for Bingham Elementary and renovations at Bissett Elementary School.
During its meeting on Tuesday, June 23, the Board of Education approved a construction bid for Bingham by Nabholz Construction.
Bingham students will be temporarily relocated to the former Jarrett Middle School building at 840 S. Jefferson Avenue for the 2026-27 school year, according to SPS…