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Houston High School Master Plan

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Envisioning The Future of HHS

The Houston High School Master Plan is a bold, collaborative vision for the future. With input from teachers, parents, students, and community members, we’re working to create state-of-the-art facilities that support academics, fine arts, athletics, and operations. Explore the journey of how this plan has come together and what’s next as we shape the future of Houston High.  Explore the plan, the process, and how you can support the Houston High School Master Plan.

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Nearly 100 individuals, including teachers, coaches, parents, students, and community experts helped to create this vision.

 

 

The Road to Now: The Planning Process

Timeline Highlights


2020-2021: Kickoff, brainstorming, and design work.
2022-2023: Community and board input, with budget presentations to city officials.
2024: Funding meetings and final scope refinements.

Watch Our Spotlight Video on the Plan

Establishing Priorities: Funding & Next Steps

The Houston High School Master Plan is moving forward with continued collaboration with our funding partners, the City of Germantown. At their request, we are refining the plan and breaking it into phases to align with funding capabilities.

Ongoing Work:

  • Setting priorities for fine arts, athletics, and academic spaces.
  • Finalizing project scope and aligning with budget constraints.

View the Board discussing priorities 

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Explore The Highlights of the Master Plan

The Houston High School Master Plan is organized into four key areas, or "buckets," for potential phasing: arts, academic spaces, athletics, and overall operations. Each of these categories was shaped by its own subcommittee of teachers, students, parents, and community members, ensuring a collaborative vision that meets diverse needs.

Explore the highlights of each subsection below, from practical improvements to the "pie in the sky" ideas proposed by our committees. These visionary plans reflect the creativity and ambition of our stakeholders, setting the stage for a dynamic future at Houston High.

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Academic Facilities: Building the Future of Learning

The Houston High School Master Plan includes state-of-the-art academic facilities designed to support innovative learning and career readiness. Highlights include modern science labs for hands-on experimentation, a versatile lecture hall for presentations and group learning, and specialized Career and Technical Education (CTE) spaces for business and health sciences programs. These upgrades will empower students to explore their passions, gain practical skills, and prepare for success in college and careers.

View the Academics Subcommittee's Original Proposal

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Fine Arts Facility Highlights

The Houston High School Master Plan envisions cutting-edge facilities to elevate our fine arts programs. Plans include a new auditorium to showcase performances, an expanded orchestra room and choir room to support our growing music programs, and a visual arts complex to foster creativity. Additionally, a Black Box Theater will provide a dynamic space for dance, drama, and innovative productions. These upgrades will inspire students and enhance opportunities for artistic expression and collaboration.

View the Fine Arts Subcommittee's Original Proposal

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Athletic Facility Highlights

The Houston High School Master Plan includes exciting upgrades to enhance athletic opportunities for all students. Plans feature renovated varsity gym spaces for basketball and wrestling, additional practice fields, and a new track to support student-athletes. The plan also includes upgraded locker rooms, expansions to the tennis complex, and updates to existing athletic facilities. These improvements will provide modern, high-quality spaces for training, competition, and school spirit to thrive.

View the Athletic Subcommittee's Original Proposal

A Broad Overview

The operational facilities improvements in the Houston High School Master Plan will be strategically incorporated into one of the three major phases: academics, fine arts, or athletics. Key upgrades include parking and traffic flow improvements, modernized office spaces, and lunchroom enhancements to better serve our growing campus community. Additionally, GMSD will address smaller projects—such as ceiling tile and grid replacements, LED lighting upgrades, bathroom renovations, and painting—through its regular capital budget, ensuring continuous improvement alongside the phased implementation of the master plan.

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