Bond Construction Update: December 2025
Bond Construction Update: December 2025
Thanks to the overwhelming support from our community, OSSD is in the process of making much needed upgrades and improvements to our campuses! The 52 million dollar school bond initiative, which passed with an overwhelming vote of 87 percent in March, will be used to construct additional classrooms at two elementary schools, and construct a new middle school.
As part of our commitment to transparency throughout the bond process, we are excited to share an update on the project. Updates will continue to be provided throughout the length of the project. Please remember that all dates are tentative and are subject to change due to construction delays, etc.
Project Update Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW:
Oak Park Elementary
- Masonry crews are working to install CMU cinderblock walls, and interior wall installation is expected to be completed within the next two weeks.
- Steel for the roof is scheduled to arrive in the same timeframe, and installation will begin when we return in January. We’re excited to see the building take shape—see the photos below for the latest progress!
Pecan Park Elementary
- The contractor has started pouring concrete for the footings and forming the block boundary around the foundation.
- Plumbers will begin installing plumbing and electrical conduit over the next couple of weeks, and the site will be ready for the pouring of the slab by the time we return in January.
- Once the foundation is complete, crews will begin installing the CMU brick walls.
Both projects remain on schedule, and we’re encouraged by the steady progress at each site as these new additions take shape for our students and staff.
New OSMS Designs
District and school leaders continue to collaborate closely with the architectural team on the design of the new Ocean Springs Middle School. Updated design concepts were presented at the December board meeting, and the architects will continue working with engineers to finalize plans for bidding in the spring.
New Elementary Boundary Lines
District leadership met with parents whose children will be affected by the new elementary boundary lines and shared the new interactive map with the community. We also provided time for feedback and questions. The OSSD Board of Trustees approved the updated boundary zones at the December meeting.
The district is committed to honoring these new boundaries; however, we will consider parent requests for students to remain at their current school. While all requests will be reviewed, our plan is to follow the established zones unless there is an extenuating circumstance. These changes will take effect for the 2026–2027 school year. You can learn more about the new attendance zones here.
WHAT’S COMING NEXT:
Please note that the dates below are tentative and are subject to change due to construction delays, etc.
DECEMBER 2025 - FEBRUARY 2026
- Continued collaboration with district groups to finalize plans for new OSMS.
SPRING 2026
- Plans and designs for new OSMS will be finalized. Public bidding for construction of the new school will take place.
SUMMER 2026
- Building additions at Oak Park and Pecan Park will be completed.
- All three elementary schools will shift to K-4, OSUE will shift to 5-6.
- Teachers will begin moving into their new classrooms/schools.
AUGUST 2026
- Construction will begin on the new Ocean Springs Middle School.
JULY 2028
- Construction of the new Ocean Springs Middle School is expected to be complete.
- OSUE will move to the site of the old OSMS, and OSMS will move into the new school located on the site of the old OSUE campus.
We’re grateful for your continued support as we work to enhance our facilities and provide the very best for our students and staff. We’ll keep sharing regular updates as milestones are reached!
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