A new home for Long Lots & Stepping Stones.
A new elementary school and preschool building designed to serve Westport students, families, educators and the broader community for decades to come.
AT A GLANCE
Foundations in progress
Newfield Construction is leading the build of the new school while the existing school remains operational for students.
- The latest: 100 geothermal wells and site mobilization completed this Spring; excavation, foundations and waterproofing are underway through September.
- Newfield Construction estimates the new building phase will take approximately 20 months.
- Students are projected to move into the new school in January 2028, after winter break.
- After the move, the next phase will include demolition of the existing school, followed by construction of parking areas, playgrounds and athletic fields, estimated to be complete by August 2028.
Good News
Wins for Westport: residents, students and families.
A $1 million incentive from Eversource.
Because the new building's design surpasses Connecticut's sustainability and energy-performance metrics, Eversource is awarding the project approximately $1 million in energy incentives — money that comes back to Westport and helps offset the cost of the project.
State grant approved.
Thanks to the unanimous approval from all of Westport's boards and commissions in June 2025, the project met its application deadline and secured a state grant in the 2025-2026 legislative session.
Latest Updates
The latest news from the building committee and construction team.
Reinforced steel and formwork
Crews have installed rebar and wooden forms for the foundation sections, preparing for concrete pours across the new building footprint.
Long Lots & Stepping Stones community update
The Building Committee shared updated renderings, interior design concepts, playground plans and sustainability metrics.
LLSBC update to the community
The Long Lots School Building Committee published its May 2026 progress update covering schedule and the start of the build phase.