Bond Projects:
Lone Star Trails Elementary School
- The new Lone Star Elementary School in broke ground June 4, 2024 and finished with a ribbon cutting ceremony on August 14, 2025. The school was completed on schedule and under budget.
Scope of Work:
- Serving Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade upon grade reconfiguration in 2028.
- Approximately 92,500 SF facility
- 830 student capacity
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Package 01 - November Bond Update
The concrete sidewalk along the northwest corner of the school did not pass the compressive strength testing. This section is scheduled to be removed and replaced next week during the Thanksgiving holiday to minimize disruption. The contractors will be on site this week as needed. They repaired the roof leaks last week. The CM is following up on a few minor touch ups and working through the final punch list items. The Punch list is wrapping up at 95% completion.
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
Final cost estimates for both high schools was finalized November 2025. The campus is scheduled to open in August of 2028.
NEW MIDLAND LEE HIGH SCHOOL
Concrete block walls have started going up in the fine arts wing. Progress continues to remain ahead of schedule, with the earthwork, concrete foundation, and utility crews working on site. Underground plumbing and electrical utilities are currently being installed throughout the building’s footprint to allow for the concrete slab installation to follow. The project is moving towards its next major milestone – vertical construction, slated to begin in early 2026. 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 main building footprint is 100% laid out and graded to correct elevation. Construction at Midland High School is progressing right on schedule, with excitement building as the first concrete foundfastionsd have now been poured. The rest will follow steadily over the coming months. Unlike the Lee site, the team here does not expect significant rock conditions, allowing work to accelerate in the coming weeks/months.
Earthwork grading and dust mitigation continue throughout the site. Meanwhile, underground water, sewer, and electrical systems are being installed in tandem, setting the stage for concrete slab to begin in December. Vertical construction is slated to commence in 2026, making a significant milestone.
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 major activity planned at Emerson and Parker is the completion of the fire sprinkler system installation, which will take place during the upcoming Christmas Break.
The next phase (GMP2) is scheduled to be presented to the Board in January 2026 for approval. This phase will include three security vestibule additions (Franks, Houston, and Lamar 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 04 -Middle School Reno Group A
Goddard MS & Midland FHS Building (currently Midland Middle School)
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.
Package 05 – Abell and Alamo Middle School Reno Group B
Package 5 includes the classroom addition and kitchen, dining room, and library expansion. Preconstruction activities are underway as teams prepare for significant campus expansion. Construction begins December 2025, bringing new classroom and library spaces along with major renovations to existing facilities.
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 Junior High School MPB – 11/21/2025
Abell Junior High School MPB – 11/21/2025
Package 08 – Santa Rita, Bush, Scarbauer, and De Zavala Elementary Schools
Campus design is currently at the completion of the Design Development Phase (approximately 50% complete). Completion of the Construction Documents, user meetings, and design review meetings will continue through the end of 2025, bidding is currently anticipated to occur in early 2026, and construction is expected to begin Summer 2026.
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
San Jacinto Middle School and Abell Middle School are progressing with initial site surveys, STB submittal, and schematic design currently 50% complete. The design and construction schedule are in the process of being finalized. A bid recommendation for the Abell Multi-Purpose building was approved by the Board in August and construction started October 2025.