Plaza Elementary School
Glenn County School District, California
NorthStar served as a key member of the design team for the Plaza Elementary School modernization project, partnering with HMC Architects and supporting United Building Contractors throughout construction. Located in the Glenn County Unified School District just south of Orland, the project focused on enhancing campus facilities to better serve students, staff, and the surrounding rural community.
The scope included the construction of a new gymnasium, accessibility upgrades, classroom renovations, and the integration of modern technology throughout the campus. NorthStar also provided solutions for site infrastructure challenges—most notably, designing a new well and water storage system to meet upgraded fire suppression requirements.
Initial design work began in 2018, with construction delayed due to funding. After the school secured grant support in 2022, modernization and new construction moved forward, culminating in project completion in 2025.
Rooted in our commitment to community-focused engineering, this project gave NorthStar the opportunity to invest in a rural school and help create a space that supports learning, growth, and the next generation.