Harris Elementary School

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As part of the 2022 Bond, Harris Elementary School will receive a full modernization of the existing campus at its current location. The new building will feature flexible learning spaces to support a variety of learning styles, designed by and for the Harris community. Project design will begin spring 2023 and the modernized campus is anticipated to open in spring 2026. 

Follow the link to view the campus FAQ in Spanish. 

Anticipated Project Timeline

*This schedule is subject to change and will be updated quarterly.

Community Meeting Update

Harris Elementary School’s design community meeting was held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. 

  • The community was updated on the project schedule and when to expect certain project milestones like anticipated construction and move-in. 
  • The project team shared their design plans with the community which included updated landscaping for the outdoor areas of the school, new architecture, entryway/facade concepts and interior design.
  • The community’s feedback on the current state of the project was collected.

Some images of the school’s design that were shared during the meeting are pictured below. More detailed renderings can be located within the meeting presentation.

rendering of school entrance
rendering of school map
rendering of library

 

Meeting Item  English  Spanish
Recording Meeting Recording 02/06/24 (ENG) Meeting Recording 02/06/24 (ESP)

Presentation

 Presentation 02/06/24 (ENG)

Presentation 02/06/24 (ESP)

For meeting materials from earlier community meetings, please visit the document archive.

Historically Underutilized Business Program (HUB)

Austin ISD's Historically Underutilized Business Program is committed to advancing equity in contracting, ensuring HUB firms can compete fairly and participate in construction-related, bond-funded projects. The HUB Program is a core business strategy for the district, formally adopted by the trustees in August 2016. A HUB is a business that is 51% owned, managed and controlled by a minority or woman — groups that are historically underrepresented in architecture, construction and other professional services. Austin ISD supports one of the most comprehensive public school HUB programs in the nation, providing tools for minority- and women-owned businesses to do business with the district.

Sustainability

Sustainability is a top priority for all projects implemented through the 2022 Bond. The standard for all full modernization projects will be to reach Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) certifications.