Barnabie Point Project - Jewish Day School
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Barnabie Point Project - Jewish Day School
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Barnabie Point Project
What is the B
arnabie Point Project
?
The Barnabie Point Project is a dynamic collaboration between JDS and Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation to design a brand-new building on HNT’s Mercer Island campus. This exciting space will be a vibrant, state-of-the-art home for JDS students. Herzl-Ner Tamid will use JDS classrooms during weekend and evening hours for their religious school, creating a community of shared learning. The building will include a large multipurpose room consisting of dedicated chapel and gym spaces. The third floor of the building will host offices for nonprofit Jewish organizations. The Barnabie Point Project is an exciting opportunity to cultivate a new hub of Jewish life and learning in the greater Seattle area.
Where will the new building be constructed?
Barnabie Point is the parcel of land in the northwestern corner of the HNT campus, just south of I-90 and across the street from the Stroum Jewish Community Center.
Why is JDS moving to a new location?
The Barnabie Point Project is the culmination of a 7-year process of finding a new home for JDS after the sale of the campus that has housed JDS for over 40 years. After careful planning, HNT and JDS joined forces to build a new space on Barnabie Point. JDS’s new home will provide long-term sustainability on a right-sized campus in a prime geographic location central to the Jewish community.
What is the cost of the project and how is the project being funded?
The cost of the project is $28 million. To date, we have raised just over $22 million (80%) of the project budget through the generous support of lead donors. The
remainder
of the budget will be met through donations from the wider community. Naming opportunities are still available!
Who is designing the new building?
We’re
working with architect Anjali Grant of Anjali Grant Design to bring the new building to life. With their extensive experience with top independent schools in the Seattle area
,
like
Giddens School, Lake Washington Girls Middle School, Seattle Academy, and Laurel
Academy,
we are fortunate to have Anjali and her team
as partners.
What are some of the exciting features of the new building?
The new building will span four levels: a partially subterranean daylight level and three above-ground floors. The basement will feature an art classroom, science/STEAM lab, and faculty workspace. The ground floor will house the preschool, lower elementary classrooms, administrative offices, and a versatile multipurpose space with both gym and chapel space. The second floor will include upper elementary and middle school classrooms, plus our Learning Resource Center and library. The top floor will be fully secure and separated from the JDS spaces, with dedicated rental offices for other local Jewish nonprofit organizations.
Classrooms will be equipped with flexible operable walls for differentiated and multiage learning, along with moveable TV screens to adapt to various learning styles. The science/STEAM lab will house cutting-edge equipment and supplies.
Our architect has carefully designed the building to reflect JDS’ mission and vision, selecting exterior colors and textures that blend with the natural wooded surroundings of Barnabie Point. All classrooms and workspaces will have large windows for ample natural light.
Will the new building give JDS room to grow enrollment?
The new building will
accommodate
an increase in enrollment to our target sustainability of 150 students
. T
here
may
also
be
additional
opportunities for footprint increase if enrollment
grows
beyond 150.
How will students utilize outdoor space around the building?
The new building will feature several exciting outdoor spaces for both learning and play. The preschool will have its own dedicated playground, while the older grades will enjoy recess in the existing HNT playground and field area. A learning terrace
adjacent
to
the science and STEAM lab
will
provid
e
outdoor
accessibility.
For safety and security, the entire campus will be fully fenced.
Will bus transportation be available to the new location?
We still plan to
maintain
three bus routes,
similar to
our existing bus routes which serve locations that include Seattle; South Bellevue, Sammamish, and Issaquah; and North Bellevue and Redmond
.
Bus transportation will be free in the 2025
–
2026 and 2026
–
2027 school years.
What will security look like on the new campus?
The Barnabie Point building and HNT campus upgrades prioritize safety with strict security measures
incorporated into many aspects of the design of the building.
The entire campus
will be fenced, and an arm gate will control access to the parking lot. Separate entrances, elevators, and stairwells will be provided for JDS and other tenants, with secure doors between JDS and
rental
spaces. JDS will
maintain
a full-time security guard and implement thorough safety protocols for campus access.
When will construction begin, and when is the project expected to be finished?
The land use permit was approved in April 2025. The final design of the building and construction documents are in process, and the building permit will be submitted in late spring. Groundbreaking and construction are expected to begin in October 2025.
What are the latest updates on the project?
A New Year, A New Chapter (9/5/2025)
Closing in on Groundbreaking (7/30/2025)
Who should I contact for more information?
Thank you for your interest in the Barnabie Point Project!
Please email
barnabiepoint@jds.org
or call 425-460-0200 for more information.
Skip to content
about
Barnabie Point Project
What is the B
arnabie Point Project
?
The Barnabie Point Project is a dynamic collaboration between JDS and Herzl-Ner Tamid Conservative Congregation to design a brand-new building on HNT’s Mercer Island campus. This exciting space will be a vibrant, state-of-the-art home for JDS students. Herzl-Ner Tamid will use JDS classrooms during weekend and evening hours for their religious school, creating a community of shared learning. The building will include a large multipurpose room consisting of dedicated chapel and gym spaces. The third floor of the building will host offices for nonprofit Jewish organizations. The Barnabie Point Project is an exciting opportunity to cultivate a new hub of Jewish life and learning in the greater Seattle area.
Where will the new building be constructed?
Barnabie Point is the parcel of land in the northwestern corner of the HNT campus, just south of I-90 and across the street from the Stroum Jewish Community Center.
Why is JDS moving to a new location?
The Barnabie Point Project is the culmination of a 7-year process of finding a new home for JDS after the sale of the campus that has housed JDS for over 40 years. After careful planning, HNT and JDS joined forces to build a new space on Barnabie Point. JDS’s new home will provide long-term sustainability on a right-sized campus in a prime geographic location central to the Jewish community.
What is the cost of the project and how is the project being funded?
The cost of the project is $28 million. To date, we have raised just over $22 million (80%) of the project budget through the generous support of lead donors. The
remainder
of the budget will be met through donations from the wider community. Naming opportunities are still available!
Who is designing the new building?
We’re
working with architect Anjali Grant of Anjali Grant Design to bring the new building to life. With their extensive experience with top independent schools in the Seattle area
,
like
Giddens School, Lake Washington Girls Middle School, Seattle Academy, and Laurel
Academy,
we are fortunate to have Anjali and her team
as partners.
What are some of the exciting features of the new building?
The new building will span four levels: a partially subterranean daylight level and three above-ground floors. The basement will feature an art classroom, science/STEAM lab, and faculty workspace. The ground floor will house the preschool, lower elementary classrooms, administrative offices, and a versatile multipurpose space with both gym and chapel space. The second floor will include upper elementary and middle school classrooms, plus our Learning Resource Center and library. The top floor will be fully secure and separated from the JDS spaces, with dedicated rental offices for other local Jewish nonprofit organizations.
Classrooms will be equipped with flexible operable walls for differentiated and multiage learning, along with moveable TV screens to adapt to various learning styles. The science/STEAM lab will house cutting-edge equipment and supplies.
Our architect has carefully designed the building to reflect JDS’ mission and vision, selecting exterior colors and textures that blend with the natural wooded surroundings of Barnabie Point. All classrooms and workspaces will have large windows for ample natural light.
Will the new building give JDS room to grow enrollment?
The new building will
accommodate
an increase in enrollment to our target sustainability of 150 students
. T
here
may
also
be
additional
opportunities for footprint increase if enrollment
grows
beyond 150.
How will students utilize outdoor space around the building?
The new building will feature several exciting outdoor spaces for both learning and play. The preschool will have its own dedicated playground, while the older grades will enjoy recess in the existing HNT playground and field area. A learning terrace
adjacent
to
the science and STEAM lab
will
provid
e
outdoor
accessibility.
For safety and security, the entire campus will be fully fenced.
Will bus transportation be available to the new location?
We still plan to
maintain
three bus routes,
similar to
our existing bus routes which serve locations that include Seattle; South Bellevue, Sammamish, and Issaquah; and North Bellevue and Redmond
.
Bus transportation will be free in the 2025
–
2026 and 2026
–
2027 school years.
What will security look like on the new campus?
The Barnabie Point building and HNT campus upgrades prioritize safety with strict security measures
incorporated into many aspects of the design of the building.
The entire campus
will be fenced, and an arm gate will control access to the parking lot. Separate entrances, elevators, and stairwells will be provided for JDS and other tenants, with secure doors between JDS and
rental
spaces. JDS will
maintain
a full-time security guard and implement thorough safety protocols for campus access.
When will construction begin, and when is the project expected to be finished?
The land use permit was approved in April 2025. The final design of the building and construction documents are in process, and the building permit will be submitted in late spring. Groundbreaking and construction are expected to begin in October 2025.
What are the latest updates on the project?
A New Year, A New Chapter (9/5/2025)
Closing in on Groundbreaking (7/30/2025)
Who should I contact for more information?
Thank you for your interest in the Barnabie Point Project!
Please email
barnabiepoint@jds.org
or call 425-460-0200 for more information.