Construction Update

It was an exciting summer in LISD! We had construction crews on every campus! Please click on this link to view some photos and a brief update on the progress at each campus.

If you have any questions or would like to tour any of the new facilities, please contact me at the administration office! Indeed, IT IS A GREAT DAY TO BE A LEOPARD!!

Dr. Sandra Talbert
Superintendent

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Summer Building Access

We are in full construction and renovation mode in Lorena ISD this summer. The Elementary, Middle, and High School campuses will all be affected during this process. Due to construction traffic and work outside the buildings, these areas will not be accessible for the majority of the summer. If you need to reach a campus, the following information may be helpful:

• You can contact the Lorena ISD Administration Building at 254-857-3239, and they can transfer you to whomever you need to reach.
• The High School and Elementary offices have been relocated to the Primary School for the summer.

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Construction at Leopard Stadium

Parents and Community Members:

As you look around LISD campuses, you see evidence of construction all around! We appreciate your patience throughout these facility renovations and additions. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Paragon Construction is now in the process of demolishing our track and football field in the first phase of the Leopard Stadium renovations. Therefore, the gates to the stadium will be locked to prevent anyone from entering the construction site. We want to ensure everyone's safety! 

Thank you for your cooperation!

Dr. Sandra Talbert

Superintendent

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Bond Project Update - 2/18/2014

In May 2013, the Lorena citizens voted to pass a $22.9 million bond for renovations and additions to all four LISD campuses.  Once the requirements for selling bonds were met, the bonds generated $22.06 million. At the time of sale the bond market rates had changed, resulting in an $840,000 shortfall. This shortage was taken proportionally from each of the campus projects.  For more information, see the details provided here.

In Lorena ISD our primary focus is our students. These facility decisions, like every other decision we make, are made with students’ success and well-being in mind. Working within the financial parameters, we want to provide facilities that enrich the students’ academic as well as co-curricular and extracurricular experiences.

The projects are in various stages of planning and/or completion. For a full update on the status of each project, please click here.

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Note from Dr. Talbert

Happy New Year! Lorena ISD faculty and staff are excited about all that is in store for the spring semester. 

We want to continue to challenge our students academically, encourage them in character development and citizenship, and provide opportunities for involvement in service projects, clubs, activities, sports, and more. In the midst of all that a normal spring semester entails, our building projects are in various stages of planning and construction which adds to the excitement! We ask that you share our enthusiasm for the great things happening with the facilities in the district, and, additionally, we ask for your patience as we have to re-route traffic, change activity locations. modify schedules, etc.... 


As you drive down Old Lorena Road, you can see the progress on the 2nd grade wing addition at Lorena Primary School. At Lorena Middle School, crews worked throughout the Christmas holidays to prepare for the cafeteria expansion. The detailed plans for the high school renovations and additions are being prepared to go out for bid, and the plans at Lorena Elementary are in the works as well. Check the Construction link on our website for updates. 


Looking forward to an extraordinary spring semester!
S. Talbert
LISD Superintendent

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Primary Groundbreaking Ceremony

Lorena ISD Bond Updates

Below is a brief update on the bond construction projects for each campus.

Lorena Primary School 
• Addition of new wing to house 2nd grade and a new secured entrance
• Plans have been released for bids.
• Breaking ground for new wing: October 8, 2013
• 10 Month construction including wing and new secured entrance
• LPS will begin the 14-15 school year as a Pre-K through 2nd grade campus.

Lorena Elementary School 

• Renovations include new administrative and support areas for additional classroom space, addressing handicap accessibility as well as mechanical, electrical, and plumbing system repairs and replacements to meet current codes and improve energy efficiency.

• New addition to provide a secured entrance and new entry design

• Tentative Dates:

• Early March 2014 – release bid documents
• Late March 2014 – bid date  
• April 2014 – Begin construction

• 4 month construction

• LES will begin the 14-15 school year as a 3rd -5th grade campus.

 

Lorena Middle School 

• Construction includes cafeteria expansion to alleviate overcrowded lunches and to serve as concession area for the gym, flooring replacements, and a new secured entrance.

• Tentative Dates:

• Early November 2013 – release bid documents
• Late November 2013 – bid date  
• December 2013 – Begin construction

• 7 month construction

• LMS will begin the 14-15 school year as a 6th -8th grade campus.

 

Lorena High School 

• Building additions for new classrooms, cafeteria, gym, athletics and support spaces that will connect all buildings under one roof, creating a more secure campus as well as library media center expansion and a new, relocated secured entrance to the building.

• Athletic stadium renovations including moving home side to visitor side, new concessions, restrooms, increased seating, press box and field and track improvements.

• Tentative Dates:

• Early March 2014 – release bid documents
• Late March 2014 – bid date  
• April 2014 – Begin construction

• 12 month construction

• All construction and renovations at Lorena High School should be complete by the beginning of the 15-16 school year.