Earlier this spring, all projects funded by the 2019 bond package were successfully completed, on time and under budget.
The slate of voter-approved projects included two new schools, major renovations at three campuses, a grade realignment, as well as a new technology center which houses the district's alternative education campus and serves as a staff training facility. With $6.2 million leftover from the $148 million bond package, the district was able to fund safety and security upgrades district-wide and new playgrounds.
Each of the following bond projects ensures Midway ISD facilities continue to meet the growing needs of students and the community:
New Construction
Park Hill Elementary: Midway ISD’s newest elementary school is an innovative approach to modern education. The design places the library at the heart of the campus with multiple flexible, collaborative learning spaces spread throughout each academic wing. Park Hill welcomed students for the first time in August 2022. ($37,800,000)
River Valley Intermediate converted to River Valley Middle School: An 87,859 square-foot two-story addition included expansions for athletics, agriculture science, and the cafeteria. Renovations also provided enhanced learning spaces with additional science labs, special education, fine arts, and CTE classrooms, and multiple collaboration areas allowing instruction to extend beyond the classroom walls. River Valley began operation as a middle school in August 2022. ($33,600,000)
Midway High School CTE Wing: Midway High School expanded their facilities with a new two-story 57,087 square-foot Career and Technical Education wing and a 7,778 square-foot addition to the agriculture building. The CTE wing houses all STEM programs (engineering, computer science, health science, and biomedical science) on the first floor, and visual arts (fashion design, graphic design, and photography) on the second floor, featuring multiple collaboration areas, outdoor learning spaces, and a two-story robotics lab. The ag building gained classrooms, a veterinary technician lab, and a welding shop. The new CTE facilities welcomed students in August 2022. ($23,000,000)
Renovations
Along with new construction, renovation projects supported the district's grade realignment plan to move fifth grade students from intermediate schools to elementary schools and sixth grade students from intermediate schools to middle schools.
Woodgate Intermediate converted to Chapel Park Elementary: Chapel Park Elementary embraces a design philosophy and features similar to Park Hill Elementary. Administration space was reconfigured for a centrally located library, and virtually every surface in the building was updated--from floors and ceilings to electrical and hardware. The campus officially opened as an elementary school in August 2022. ($15,500,000)
Midway Middle School Renovation: Midway Middle School underwent significant renovations, including major updates to classrooms, labs, common areas, and the cafeteria. Collaboration spaces with writable surfaces, technology, and flexible furniture were also integrated into classroom neighborhoods. Cosmetic upgrades and enhanced lighting give the interior a fresh and modern feel, and exterior reconfigurations improved parking and access. Midway Middle School renovations were completed in August 2023 as the final major project of the 2019 bond package. ($19,100,000)
Information Technology Center: The 32,000 square-foot building that was originally a Food Lion grocery store renovated into a call center was completely gutted to become the new home of Midway’s Information Technology Center. The building received a new roof and new façade on all four sides. Inside features office space for technology staff, and houses the district’s main data center hub. It also includes a large training room for district-wide professional development, classroom and office space for Midway’s alternative education program, and a full kitchen. ($8,100,000)
Safety and Security
Midway ISD Police Department: Bond funds were used to equip the district’s new police department with essential items and resources, including duty weapons, uniforms, vehicles, necessary equipment, MPD signage, and security monitoring and reporting software. ($61,000)
Security Upgrades: Enhanced cameras with a new video management system, improvements to campus lighting, signage, and access control doors, and a vape detection system provide increased safety and security throughout the district ($1,500,00)
Capital Improvements
Roof Replacements: Roof replacements at Chapel Park Elementary and Midway Middle School contribute to the safety, integrity, and longevity of school buildings. ($1,300,000)
HVAC System Replacements: New HVAC systems have been installed at Hewitt Elementary, Woodway Elementary, and Midway High School to ensure equipment is reliable, up-to-date, and efficient. ($5,700,000)
Bond Savings
Playgrounds: During the 2023-24 school year, brand new playgrounds were constructed at six elementary schools—Castleman Creek, Hewitt, South Bosque, Speegleville, Spring Valley, and Woodway—comparable to the playgrounds at the two new elementary campuses. Playgrounds include shade structures, woodchip-free surfacing, and inclusive play structures. ($2,000,000)
From ceiling tiles to playgrounds, every single one of Midway ISD’s 11 campuses has been updated in some way as a result of the 2019 bond.
As a whole, these projects reflect Midway ISD's commitment to providing the best possible educational environment for our students. We are grateful for the community's support and investment in our schools, making advancements like these possible.
View the full presentation from the September 2024 school board meeting.
