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Kilgore ISD construction update: high school nearing temporary CO, CTC to open and marquee to be relocated on campus

5840164 · August 18, 2025
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Summary

District construction managers reported the new Kilgore High School is on track for a temporary certificate of occupancy (CO) and the Career and Technical Center (CTC) will be ready for phased move-ins; trustees heard details about parking, signage relocation and timelines.

Kilgore ISD construction staff told trustees the new high school is progressing and that a temporary certificate of occupancy is expected around March 10, with the Career and Technical Center (CTC) scheduled for completion in the coming weeks. Blake Nolan, who presented the construction update, described exterior insulation and masonry work, interior framing and ceiling-grid installation underway and the upcoming sequence for stone and ceiling finishes.

Why it matters: The new high school and CTC will shift campus traffic patterns, free up existing facilities and allow district staff to relocate Career and Technical Education programs. Staff emphasized a phased, careful move-in to allow equipment and staff to settle in before students fully occupy new spaces.

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