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At the Nov. 11 regular board meeting, Bob Eaton, WISD chief of construction and operations, provided an update on the various bond projects the district has begun planning and constructing.
Cannan Elementary School Expansion
Project: According to its website, the purpose of the project is to expand the existing campus by 12,270 square feet to provide 10 new classrooms.
Update: 75% of the project is complete, with drywall recently installed across the expansion.
7639 County Line Road, Willis
Completion: November 2026
Turner Elementary School Expansion
Project: The project includes a 10-classroom addition featuring six general-purpose rooms and two STEM labs.
Update: 5% of the project is complete; WISD was able to break ground this September at the location.
10575 Hwy. 75 N., Willis
Completion: August 2027
Willis ISD Transportation Center
Project: A new bus and vehicle parking lot for drop-off and returns.
Update: 75% of the project is complete
17953 Hwy. 75 N, Willis
Completion: December 2026
Ninth-grade center
Project: The center is a new expansion project for Willis High School and includes a parking lot.
Update: 20% of the project is complete; currently in active construction with framing and site work, the project is still on schedule.
Location: 10005 Hwy. 75, Willis
Completion: December 2027
Willis High School Ninth-grade campus second gymnasium
Project: The proposed facility will support school-sponsored extracurricular activities, including health and P.E., band, dance, cheerleading, and junior ROTC.
Update: 5% complete, currently in the design and early planning phase.
Location: 10005 SH 75, Willis
Completion: June 2027
