Community Advocates for Responsible Education (CARE) is a dedicated group of parents of current students and alumni of Moscow School District.
We represent a diverse range of experiences, perspectives, beliefs and professions, united by one shared passion: providing the facilities and programs Moscow students need to learn, grow and thrive.
CARE believes responsible planning means looking at the whole system — not just one building.
The current proposal from the Moscow School District represents a pivotal moment for our community and an opportunity to invest in the future of Moscow education. We believe our students deserve thoughtful, responsible investment in the schools and programs that serve them today and for generations to come.
We need your energy, commitment and passion to help make this next chapter possible. Together, we can advocate for responsible investment and a stronger future for Moscow students.
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Why we need to pass the levy
We believe our students deserve thoughtful, responsible investment in the schools and programs that serve them today and for generations to come.
Real Skills for Real Careers: Where classroom learning meets real-world work
Moscow High School’s career and technical education programs are limited by outdated facilities. The levy will fund modern spaces for trades, health sciences, and culinary arts, expanding hands-on, career-ready opportunities for students and strengthening our community’s workforce for generations to come.
Building Better Campuses: A comprehensive plan to renew multiple district campuses
This plan reimagines facilities across the district, from new construction and renovations to smart repurposing of existing buildings. Every site was thoughtfully planned to improve safety, accessibility and learning environments for students, staff and the community for generations to come.
A Smart Investment: A fiscally responsible plan that maximizes every dollar
This plan invests across the district for less than $65 million, compared to $110 to $120 million for a single new high school. State facilities funding could offset costs further, and acting now avoids the rising construction costs that come with waiting.
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CARE is powered by people in our community who are willing to pitch in—and we know our community has an incredible range of skills and talents.
Do you have a skill, experience, resource or connection that could help CARE as we work to educate and engage our community about the Moscow School District levy?
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What folks are saying about the levy
Good for Everyone
My kids won’t attend in the improved schools, but that doesn’t change how I feel about it. I fully support it. Investing in our schools is good for the students and our whole community. It’s the right thing to do, for today’s students and the ones who come after them.
Allen Johns
Parent of MHS graduates
For today and tomorrow
As a parent, this is personal. My kids will learn in these schools, and future generations will too. I want to ensure we are leaving them something better.
Marie Duncan
Mom/CARE Volunteer
CTE: for the Future
As a member of Moscow FFA Alumni & Supporters and a past parent, I’ve seen firsthand how CTE changes the trajectory of students. It builds skills, confidence, and opportunities that carry them into the trades, college, and careers. Our students have outgrown inadequate facilities. They deserve spaces that match their potential and prepare them for what comes next.
Mauri Knott
FFA Alumni member
FAQs
What is CARE?
Community Advocates for Responsible Education (CARE) is a group of parents of current Moscow School District students and alumni who believe in investing responsibly in the facilities and programs that serve Moscow students.
We represent a diverse range of experiences, perspectives, beliefs and professions, united by one shared passion: providing the facilities and programs Moscow students need to learn, grow and thrive.
Why was CARE formed?
The proposed Moscow School District facilities plan represents an important moment for our community. CARE was formed to help educate the community about the proposal, encourage thoughtful discussion and advocate for responsible investment in the future of Moscow students.
We believe Moscow has an opportunity to address significant facility needs while creating new educational opportunities for students.
What is being proposed?
The Moscow School District is asking voters to approve a $64 million levy to fund a multifaceted facilities plan.
Rather than building one entirely new high school, the proposal would combine new construction, renovations and the repurposing of existing facilities across the district.
The plan includes improvements at Moscow High School, Russell School, the current District Office and Lena Whitmore Elementary School.
Why not just build a new high school?
A new high school is currently estimated to cost between $110 million and $120 million.
The proposed plan takes a different approach: instead of putting the majority of the investment into one new building, it would make strategic improvements across multiple existing facilities while also adding new construction where needed.
The result is a plan that addresses several facility needs, expands student opportunities and creates modern learning spaces for less than $65 million.
More than 20 years ago, Moscow voters considered a $25 million bond to build a new high school. That proposal did not pass. The land that was once being offered for a new high school is no longer available, and construction costs have increased significantly.
How much is the levy?
The proposed levy is $64 million and would fund the projects outlined in the Moscow School District facilities plan.
The levy would be structured over seven years.
How much would the levy cost homeowners?
The projected household cost is approximately $288 per $100,000 of estimated home value annually for seven years.
This estimate does not account for the homeowner’s exemption or potential state facilities funding that could reduce the amount paid by local taxpayers.
Is CARE advocating for a new high school?
CARE is advocating for responsible investment in Moscow’s schools and students.
The current proposal is not simply about building a new high school. It is a comprehensive plan that combines renovations, new construction and the repurposing of existing facilities to address multiple needs across Moscow School District.
We believe the question is not simply “Do we build a new high school?” but rather:
“How do we responsibly invest in facilities and programs that will serve Moscow students for generations?”
What does “responsible education” mean to CARE?
To CARE, responsible education means making thoughtful, strategic investments that balance the needs of today’s students with the long-term needs of the community.
It means asking hard questions, understanding the costs, considering alternatives and making the most of the facilities and resources Moscow already has.
Most importantly, it means ensuring students have access to safe, functional and modern spaces where they can learn, explore their interests and prepare for their futures.