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Bullard ISD delays opening of new middle school till 2026

BULLARD, Texas (KETK) – Bullard ISD has announced that the opening of their new 179,000 square-foot middle school campus has been delayed. The new campus was originally scheduled to open by August 2025, but due to delays, the district leadership and construction teams announced on Thursday that the new building is now expected to open in January 2026. Students and staff are expected to move into the new campus at the start of the spring semester of the 2025-2026 school year. Texas bill allows food truck owners to simplify permits in each county The new campus will house 1200 students, including sixth, seventh and eighth graders, and will all be in one building together for the first time. The new campus will also include state-of-the-art classrooms and technology. Tyler ISD celebrates 2025 Project SEARCH graduates According to Bullard ISD, the physical construction of the building is still on pace to be finished on schedule, but infrastructure needs are causing the campus opening to be delayed. Bullard ISD Superintendent Dr. Jack Lee spoke about the delay and challenges they have had to overcome in order to create the new campus. 'We are incredibly proud of the design and construction of our new middle school campus,' Lee said. 'Unfortunately, no construction project of this size can be completed without challenges arising. Although we have been working on building infrastructure since the design phase of the new campus, we continue to face challenges created by substantial weather delays, utility connections, access to public and private easements, and the road construction at FM2493 and US69. Dr. Jack Lee Dr. Lee said that the district is in contact with everyone involved in the new middle school and is grateful for everyone's support and patience. 'Bullard ISD remains in close communication with all involved parties, and the district looks forward to celebrating the opening of the new Bullard Middle School as soon as it is ready to safely welcome students and staff,' Dr. Lee said. 'We are grateful for the patience, support, and understanding of our parents, staff, and students throughout this process.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.