Frenship ISD construction update: new high school, athletics and Ninth Grade Center progressing
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District project manager reported substantial progress at the new Friendship High School and related athletics: most exterior brick and roofing are in place, auditorium and classrooms are being finished, turf installation and site work are under way, and phasing will require summer scheduling and coordination.
Frenship ISD staff provided trustees with a detailed construction update on the district's 2024 bond projects, including the new high school, athletics complex and Ninth Grade Center.
The update said roughly 95% of exterior brick and EIFS were in place at the new high school, about 70% of exterior windows have been installed, and roofing systems had reached final layers in multiple areas. Work in the auditorium included drywall, taping and painting while the band hall and classroom spaces are receiving finishes and acoustic treatments. Athletic areas are advancing: turf work for baseball and practice fields is scheduled to begin, drainage and gravel beds are in place for field construction, and spectator stands and dugouts were being completed.
Workers are installing fixtures in restrooms, setting permanent lighting, and completing interior millwork; the update stressed that much of the remaining work will be phased around school calendars so major tasks are completed during summer breaks. Trustees thanked site staff and asked for logistical support such as vehicle access for site walks to monitor progress.
No schedule changes or cost adjustments were reported during the update; staff said the district expects to continue meeting milestone dates and will coordinate trades to keep multiple projects moving simultaneously.