Bond Projects:
New Midland High School and
New Midland Lee High School
- Build a new Midland High School Campus
- Build a new Midland Lee High School Campus
Scope of Work:
- Comprehensive high school campuses, serving 9th–12th grade
- Expand core curriculum spaces, classrooms, athletics and fine arts spaces
- 4,200 core student capacity and 3,800 academic student capacity
- NO CHANGE TO ATTENDANCE ZONES
- LHS and MLHS sitework has begun
Package 02 -New Midland Lee High School and New Midland High School
Both high schools are scheduled to open in August of 2028.
NEW MIDLAND LEE HIGH SCHOOL
Vertical steel structure installation is well underway in the administration area and classroom wings. The concrete block continues to rise in both the fine arts and athletic areas. Concrete footings, slabs, and underground utilities continue throughout the site. Installation of the permanent site access road continues. The installation of utilities under the future Avalon and Thomason Roads is now underway. Steel top-out is targeted for fall 2026, with permanent power and HVAC systems anticipated to come online in early 2027.
NEW MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL
The project remains on schedule. MHS has started erecting vertical steel structures and constructing concrete walls. Sitework at MHS continues, and utility work is underway along Avalon and Thomason. Extensive earthwork and grading of the athletic fields have commenced around the tree farm and pond area. The concrete block walls have started going up in the fine arts area and structural steel framing has started going up in the academic wings.
Scope of Work: Safety & Security
- Installation or upgrade to access control and security alarm systems
- Security vestibules, fencing, and intrusion resistant window film
- New facilities will receive security resource equipment and offices
- Replace cameras with latest technology
Package 03 – Emerson, Franks, Travis, Parker, Sam Houston, South, Lamar, and Long Elementary Schools
The next phase includes three security vestibule additions (Franks and Houston Elementary Schools), which will begin early next year, and restroom renovations at all campuses which will occur next summer. Fire sprinkler installation at Lamar, Long, and the completion of the fire sprinkler system at Houston will occur during the summer of 2026. Exterior maintenance and restroom renovations are planned for the summer of 2026 at all campuses.
Package 4 -Middle School Reno Group A
Goddard & Midland Middle Schools (formerly Midland Freshman)
Construction of the classroom and admin/entry addition and the kitchen/dining expansions has begun with fenced areas restricting access. The construction schedule is currently being finalized, with an estimated project completion date of May 2027.
Goddard Middle School (formerly Goddard Junior High School) site plan overlay
Midland Middle School (formerly Midland Freshman HS) site plan overlay
Package 05 – Abell and Alamo Middle School Reno Group B
Package 5 includes the classroom addition and kitchen, dining room, and library expansion. The notice-to-proceed was issued for a March 1 start date at Alamo Junior High campus renovation project. Steel framing at the Alamo Multi-Purpose Building is complete; steel framing at the Abell Multi-Purpose Building is currently underway.
ALAMO JUNIOR HIGH – MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING
Work is in full swing north of the locker rooms, where crews are grading and excavating for foundations. Concrete placement is next, leading to steel framing over the next few months. Completion remains on track for March 2026.
ABELL JUNIOR HIGH – MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING
Similar progress is being made near the tennis courts, where dirtwork and excavation are ongoing. Concrete foundation work follows shortly, with the project also targeting March 2026 completion.
Alamo Middle School (formerly JHS) MPB – 2/27/2026
Abell Middle School (formerly JHS) MPB – 2/27/2026
Package 08 – Santa Rita, Bush, Scarbauer, and De Zavala Elementary Schools
The architect is on schedule to complete 95% Construction Documents by the end of January. Bidding is currently anticipated to occur during February and March. Construction is anticipated to begin during the Summer 2026 break.
Scope of Work: Improvement to Aging Facilities
- Mechanical, electrical, plumbing improvements district-wide
- Site improvements district-wide
- Building exterior improvements district-wide
Package 09 – Middle School Renovations Group C
Package 09 is currently in the Design Development (DD) Phase of Design Documentation. Completion of the Construction Documents (CD) is expected to occur by early Summer 2026. User meetings/design update meetings have been scheduled for later in January. Bidding is currently expected to occur during Summer 2026.