District updates Percy Julian high school schedule, South Lawn completion targets and minority‑contractor participation

Montgomery Public Schools officials provided project-by-project construction updates during the board’s work session, reporting progress on the new Percy Julian High School, the recently completed Park Crossing Field House and the near-complete South Lawn Middle School project.

Volkert project manager Miss Penn told trustees Percy Julian High School is in the early site and foundation phase with an overall schedule showing modest progress and a projected substantial completion date in December 2027. Penn said site grading and building pad preparation are underway, foundation footings will begin soon, and crews are working on ponds and site drainage. "We will start excavation and pouring of the foundation footings starting next week," she said.

The Park Crossing field house reached substantial completion on July 28; punch‑list work and final interior finishes are being completed and athletic flooring contractors were finishing logos and…