SAN ANGELO, TX — San Angelo ISD broke ground Tuesday morning on a new Glenn Middle School, launching construction of the largest project in the district’s voter-approved $397 million Bond 2025 program.
The ceremony took place at 9 a.m. at the existing campus on the corner of University Avenue and Johnson Street under cloudy, cool and windy conditions. District leaders, board members, students, staff and community members gathered on the west side of the 1967 building for remarks before the ceremonial turning of dirt.
Glenn Middle School Ground Breaking
“We’re not just breaking ground on the new building; we’re laying a foundation for the next generation of students that will learn, grow, and discover their potential here,” Glenn Middle School Principal Clayton Hubbard said.
He recalled attending the old Lincoln Junior High and then the new building as a freshman, describing the renewed sense of pride students felt.
“The construction will begin with concrete, steel and brick, but what will truly make this school special is the students, teachers, families and community members who will bring it to life," he said.
Superintendent Dr. Chris Moran called the day exciting and congratulated the community. He said the new campus will be first-class, safe and provide appropriate learning environments built to last 70 to 75 years or more.
Moran acknowledged board members present, including President Dr. Taylor Kingman, Amy Mizell-Flint, Dr. Kyle Mills and Pam Duncan. He also recognized Parkhill Architects, which has been planning the project for more than a year, and Lee Lewis Construction.
The new facility will be roughly 187,000 square feet on the existing site, featuring modern classrooms and improved spaces for academic, fine arts and other programs. In August, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $103.7 million guaranteed maximum price with Lee Lewis Construction, about $5 million under the project’s Bond 2025 allocation of around $122 million. Parkhill Architects prepared the plans. The project is scheduled for about 29 months from the approved building permit, with completion targeted in 2028.
Jeremy Bartz, acting president and CEO of the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce, welcomed attendees and linked the project to broader efforts to improve quality of life.
“If people are looking to come to the city of San Angelo, here’s one thing that they’re looking for: quality of public safety and quality of life, which also includes our access to public schools,” he said. “The way that San Angelo Independent School District has essentially put every project right out in front of you to make our public schools better. … This is just a first step.”
Kingman thanked the community for the work that advanced Bond 2025.
“I want to thank everyone for all the work they did two years ago to get this done. This community really stepped up,” he said. “This was a big lift. … When we all stepped up, we got it done.”
Glenn Middle School, built in 1967, currently serves approximately 1,200 students and is the largest middle school in the district. It was originally designed as an open-concept school and later modified with temporary walls. A facilities study identified significant plumbing, HVAC and electrical needs and determined that renovating the building would cost more than constructing a new facility. The campus does not meet current Texas Education Agency classroom standards, and growing programs such as fine arts have outgrown spaces designed decades ago.
Bond 2025, approved by voters in May 2025, also includes additions and renovations at Central and Lake View high schools, updates at several elementary campuses, and districtwide safety and security improvements, according to information from the school.
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