Bond Construction Update: November 2025
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Bond Construction Update: November 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: Monday, November 10, 2025
WHAT’S HAPPENING NOW:
Oak Park Elementary
- Progress continues to move forward quickly at Oak Park. The concrete slab for the new building was completed on October 22, 2026. Crews are now installing the CMU cinder block walls, beginning with the exterior and moving toward the interior sections over the next few weeks.
- Throughout November, the team will continue work on the walls and metal door frames. The goal is to begin installing the roof structure in December.
- We’re excited to see the building take shape—see the photos below for the latest progress!
Pecan Park Elementary
- The contractor has removed the surcharge (extra soil) and graded the site down to the correct elevation for the foundation.
- The crew is now preparing the footings and plans to pour the corner sections of the slab within the next week. Their target is to have the foundation completed by the first week of December, at which point they’ll begin constructing the CMU block 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
Staff, district, and school leaders continue to collaborate closely with the architectural team on the design of the new Ocean Springs Middle School. The design process is moving steadily, with the goal of having a complete concept ready for review by the Board of Trustees at the December board meeting. We look forward to sharing these plans with our community as we take the next step toward a new, modern middle school for our Greyhounds.
New Elementary Boundary Lines
District leadership is working with an outside firm to study potential elementary school boundary adjustments to provide a balanced enrollment across all three elementary schools. Once boundary options are finalized, they will be presented to the Board of Trustees, district staff, and community for feedback. The district is anticipating these options to be available in December or January.
WHAT’S COMING NEXT:
Please note that the dates below are tentative and are subject to change due to construction delays, etc.
NOVEMBER 2025 - JANUARY 2026
- Options for potential K-4 boundary adjustments will be finalized and shared with stakeholders.
- The district will continue to meet with various groups to finalize plans for the 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!
- Bond Update