Sierra High School

San Bernardino City Unified School District

Aerial view of a modern school campus with multiple white and blue buildings, parking lots, trees, and open field

K-12 EDUCATION

Wellness Center and Classroom Buildings

Project Overview

SGH Architects partnered with San Bernardino City Unified School District to deliver a transformative project at Sierra High School: the construction of a new Wellness Center and Classroom Building. The new Wellness Center is designed to serve as more than just a school facility - it is a community asset. By providing minor health services in an accessible location, the Center extends its impact beyond students to families and neighbors in the San Bernardino area. The building represents the District’s commitment to supporting the whole child by prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional well-being alongside academic success.

Location
San Bernardino, California

Services Provided
Full Architectural Service

Principal in charge
Michael J. Stephens, AIA, NCARB

Size
10,000 sf

Empty modern classroom with desks arranged in groups, black chairs, a large flat-screen TV, whiteboards on the wall, and large windows letting in natural light.

A New Space for Growth

The project began with the removal of six aging modular buildings and outdated asphalt paving, clearing the way for two new permanent structures that strengthen both the campus environment and its connection to the surrounding community.

The adjacent Classroom Building replaces older, outdated learning spaces with modern, flexible environments. Designed to adapt to Sierra High School’s diverse educational programs, the new classrooms promote collaboration, active learning, and future-ready instruction.

With durable finishes, abundant natural light, and adaptable layouts, the building sets a new standard for the quality of learning environments on campus.

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An empty classroom or conference room with wooden tables, black chairs, large windows showing a view of trees and mountains, a large flat screen monitor, and ceiling lighting.

An office hallway with three closed wooden doors on the left, a table with six chairs, and cabinetry on the right side. Fluorescent lights are on the ceiling, and the hallway extends to a door at the end.

Empty waiting room with a row of beige chairs along the wall, a wooden coffee table, a reception desk with a computer and stacked papers, a closed wooden door, gray carpet, and a wall with a large abstract floral design.

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A modern building with a blue metal roof, surrounded by an empty parking lot and a fenced walkway, in a suburban area with trees and other buildings in the background, under a clear blue sky.

Exterior view of a wellness center building with a parking lot and a chain-link fence. The building has a sign that reads 'Wellness Center' and features a blue roof with colorful stripes on the wall.

A Vision for Student Success

Together, the Wellness Center and Classroom Building redefine the heart of Sierra High School. Complemented by a reconfigured parking lot and new fencing, the project enhances safety, accessibility, and campus identity.

By investing in both health and education, San Bernardino City Unified School District demonstrates a holistic vision for student success - one that strengthens the school while enriching the broader community.

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