Spring ISD 2022 Bond Update: How Voter-Approved Investments Are Transforming Schools, Safety, and Community Spaces
More than three years after voters approved the Spring Independent School District 2022 Bond, visible progress continues across campuses and construction sites throughout the district. The approximately $850 million bond program is funding a wide range of improvements—from large-scale construction projects to targeted upgrades—aimed at strengthening safety, modernizing learning environments, and ensuring long-term reliability for Spring ISD facilities.
Approved by voters in November 2022, the bond supports initiatives in safety and security, transportation and fleet needs, technology upgrades, renovations, and major new construction. Among the most significant projects are the new Spring High School campus and the Education Performance and Instruction Center (EPIC), both designed to serve students while also functioning as community assets.
Superintendent Dr. Kregg Cuellar said the work underway reflects the district’s broader responsibility to students and families.
“These bond projects are about more than buildings—they are about fulfilling our promise to every child and every family we serve,” Cuellar said. “With each project, we are going the extra mile to create safe, modern, and inspiring learning environments that support student success today and prepare them for the future. These spaces reflect not only the excellence our community expects, but what our children truly deserve.”
A State-of-the-Art Campus: New Spring High School
Construction on the new Spring High School continues to move forward, with the campus projected to be approximately 10 percent complete. When finished, the 680,000-square-foot campus will sit on a 220-acre site and serve up to 3,500 students in grades 10–12, alongside a dedicated ninth-grade center. The design integrates academics, athletics, fine arts, and career and technical education, with specialized labs, rehearsal spaces, and modern learning environments throughout.
Huckabee is serving as the architect, with Stewart Builders as the contractor, and the project remains on track for completion in summer 2028.
“This campus is going to be a beacon of light for Spring ISD,” said Eman Hindic, project manager with Stewart Builders. “We’re building on a 60-year legacy of the original Spring High School — honoring that history while making it even better. From what we’ve heard from the community, students are incredibly excited about this campus. It’s going to be a beautiful campus with opportunities for everyone, and we’re thankful to be the team building it.”
Senior General Superintendent Hector Valdez Jr. noted that the campus was designed with both students and the broader community in mind.
“Just the facility alone with the performing arts center, the athletic facility, the state-of-the-art auditorium — there’s just going to be an abundance of events,” Valdez said. “Not only the students will be able to enjoy, but the community as well.”
According to district-published project details, the campus will feature a central hub with separate cafeterias for ninth-grade students and grades 10–12, as well as strategically located media centers to support student access and improve daily movement.
Gary Hutton, Spring ISD general manager of operations, said the new design addresses long-standing safety and circulation challenges.
“One of the most important outcomes of this new Spring High School is the sense of pride it will create for students, staff and administrators,” Hutton said. “The current campus has grown over decades through additions, which has made student movement more difficult and created safety challenges with multiple exterior access points. This new campus was intentionally designed to reduce that movement and create a safer, more secure environment.”
He added that expanded spaces for athletics, performing arts, and on-campus CTE and agricultural programs are expected to support student engagement and long-term success.
“This campus provides access to opportunities students haven’t always had — from athletics and performing arts to on-campus CTE and agricultural programs,” Hutton said. “When students have access to those spaces and supports, it can truly change the trajectory of their lives.”
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EPIC Center Reaches Visible Milestones
The EPIC Center is also rapidly taking shape, with major structural milestones reached between mid-December 2025 and late January 2026. Crews completed installation of the arena seating bowl, designed to accommodate up to 5,000 spectators for athletics, fine arts, instructional programs, and large community events.
Work also progressed on the performance hall fly loft walls, which rise approximately 80 feet and rank among the heaviest tilt walls in North America. Additional milestones included pouring the second-floor concourse slab at the arena and continued steel installation in the fly loft, laying the groundwork for future theatrical systems and student productions.
Once complete, EPIC is expected to serve as a multi-use hub for students while providing a professional-level venue for performances, competitions, and districtwide events.
Marquees That Connect Campuses and Communities
Smaller but highly visible bond projects are also making an impact across Spring ISD. As part of the 2022 Bond campus improvement program, new and renovated marquees are being installed districtwide, with recent work completed at Heritage and Reynolds elementary schools.
Julie Croce-Gonzalez, who oversees the marquee construction work, said the updates play an important role in community connection.
“I believe it is the first line of defense to help bring the community together,” Croce-Gonzalez said. “When people are driving by and see all of the events and the culture that we have on campus through the marquee, it helps represent our school and shows how we are building a relationship with the community.”
All campuses received the same updated marquee design, a decision Croce-Gonzalez said promotes equity.
“As a community member, it’s nice to feel like funds are being used appropriately and to physically see where the money is going,” she said. “I sincerely appreciate that every campus received the same type of marquee. It creates equity across the district rather than funding being directed only to certain neighborhoods or campuses.”
Planning Advances at Reynolds Elementary
At Reynolds Elementary, bond-funded renovations are moving through planning and procurement. District teams in Planning & Construction and Procurement continue to coordinate with architectural partners as they review qualified submittals and prepare for upcoming phases of campus-wide renovation work.
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Districtwide Focus on Safety, Security, and Reliability
The 2022 Bond also supports ongoing safety and security enhancements across Spring ISD, including fencing improvements, exterior door upgrades, impact-resistant window film, and enhancements to access and monitoring systems. Operational updates reflect continued staff training on new camera system functions and coordination for the next phase of generator replacements.
Roofing upgrades remain another key priority, with phased work underway or planned at multiple campuses, including Westfield High School’s Ninth Grade Center, Hirsch Elementary School, and Bammel Middle School. Despite weather-related challenges, the district continues to focus on long-term facility protection and reliability.
Delivering on Voter-Approved Priorities
District leaders emphasize that transparency and accountability remain central to the bond program.
“Above everything else, I want the community to know they are getting exactly what they paid for,” Hutton said. “Our responsibility is to deliver the projects voters approved—whether that’s the new Spring High School, the EPIC facility, or districtwide safety and security improvements—and to do it responsibly.”
He added that multiple layers of oversight, including internal and external audits, are in place throughout the process.
“This bond represents a significant investment, and our job is to ensure every dollar is used appropriately and in direct support of students,” Hutton said. “There are multiple layers of oversight, including internal and external audits, to ensure transparency and accountability throughout the process.”
As construction and upgrades continue into the coming school years, Spring ISD officials say the focus remains on steady progress, responsible stewardship, and long-term benefits for students and the community.
“At the end of the day, this work is about trust,” Hutton said. “The community entrusted us with these resources, and our commitment is to honor that trust by delivering high-quality facilities that serve students and reflect the priorities voters approved.”
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.