Construction process begins at JMS

Eight-foot diameter white latex weather balloons were set afloat and tethered as markers at Jemtegaard Middle School on Thursday, Aug. 20. The effort completes a site line evaluation for planned construction by the Washougal School District within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area.

“Each balloon represented the potential roof heights of three proposed building components,” said Joe Steinbrenner, WSD director of maintenance, who is overseeing the district’s new construction projects. “Once set, eight key viewing areas will be visited to see if the balloon, or the attached 5-foot markers, are visible with the naked eye, telephoto lens and binocular.”