PORTLAND, Ore. — Skanska, a global construction and development firm, broke ground on the modernization of Cleveland High School for Portland Public Schools on June 12. The project will replace the existing school with an approximately 300,000-square-foot high school on the same Southeast Portland site, along with upgrades to the athletics stadium and Powell Park fields.
Construction is expected to begin in July 2026 and be completed in the summer of 2029. During construction, Cleveland High School students and staff will temporarily relocate to Marshall High School.
“Skanska is proud to partner with Portland Public Schools on a project that will serve future generations,” said Trevor Wyckoff, Executive Vice President and General Manager for Skanska USA Building in Oregon and Southwest Washington. “This project brings together innovative design, high-performance building strategies and flexible learning environments to create a campus that supports student success while serving as a valuable community resource for decades to come.”
“For years, the Cleveland community has envisioned a campus that matches the talent, energy and aspirations of its students,” said Dr. Jon Franco, Senior Chief of Operations, Portland Public Schools. “We are excited to see that vision become a reality and to provide future generations of students with spaces that support learning, creativity and connection.”…