Bond Programs
Thanks to voter approval of a $540 million bond program in May 2023, Sherman ISD students have even more opportunities to learn in an innovative, creative and engaging environment.
Three new elementary school buildings opened for the 2025-26 school year, including the new Parker Elementary School and replacement buildings for the old Crutchfield and Fairview elementary schools, which were originally built in the 1950s. Another new elementary campus will open in South Sherman in fall 2028.
In addition, Sherman ISD has two other exciting bond projects nearing completion: a new multipurpose stadium at Sherman High School and a new early childhood center, which will offer high-quality Pre-Kindergarten and Head Start programs at the former site of Wakefield Elementary School.
Other Projects
The 2023 bond program is also funding districtwide safety, security and technology upgrades, as well as additions and renovations to existing campuses.
Sherman High School Expansion
Two, three-story additions were completed at Sherman High School in 2025. The project added 33,000 square feet to the campus. The 20 new classrooms allow SHS to serve about 525 additional students, bringing the school’s capacity up to approximately 3,213 students.
Future Additions & Renovations
The 2023 bond program will also fund campus improvements at Jefferson Learning Center, Piner Middle School and Dillingham Elementary, which will be converted to the district’s third middle school as enrollment continues to grow.
Timeline
Once the new elementary in South Sherman opens in 2028, Dillingham Elementary will close and work can begin to convert the building into a middle school campus. Once those Dillingham renovations are complete, Piner Middle School students will temporarily move to Dillingham while the Piner campus receives additions and renovations.
Project Scope
- Jefferson Learning Center (Corgan Architects) - Modernize and update critical building infrastructure
- Dillingham Elementary (Corgan Architects) - Renovate classrooms, increase capacity, add storm shelter and upgrade athletic and fine arts areas
- Piner Middle School (WRA Architects) - Enhance classrooms, science labs, athletics and fine arts areas, library, administration and collaboration spaces, and add storm shelter
No Tax Rate Impact
All the 2023 bond projects have been funded without an increase to the school district tax rate. Sherman ISD has seen a significant increase in its property tax base as a result of high-tech industry growth in the community, which has brought in new revenue to pay for bond projects without increasing the tax
rate for homeowners.
Keeping Up with Enrollment Growth
The 2023 bond program is replacing and upgrading aging district facilities, while increasing educational capacity to address long-term growth projections. Each year, Sherman ISD receives an updated enrollment forecast from our professional demographer based on current market conditions, housing activity, future developments and other factors.
2023 Election Results
71%
For Proposition A
School Buildings
64%
For Proposition B
Multipurpose Stadium