Updates

Hellas has completed the asphalt installation at the McCowan MS track.

Moisture conditioning has been completed at the high school baseball and softball fields.

Hellas Construction has mobilized the DeSoto High School baseball and softball fields and has started demolition and excavation activities in preparation for soil stabilization.

District leaders, staff, and community members gathered for a ribbon cutting and renaming ceremony honoring the legacy of Kathy Goad. The event celebrated her lasting contributions to student success and formally dedicated the Alternative Education Program building in her name.

Hellas Construction has completed the demolition of the existing track surface at McCowan Middle School and has begun soil stabilization activities to prepare the subgrade for the new track installation.

Hellas Construction has completed soil stabilization activities and poured the asphalt base at the DeSoto High School track. Once the asphalt has fully cured, the team will proceed with installing the new track surface.

Hellas Construction has completed the resurfacing of the DeSoto High School tennis courts, enhancing both the playability and appearance of the facility. The completed improvements provide student-athletes with a refreshed environment for practice and competition.

Representatives from multiple trades attended the recent pre-bid meeting to learn more about the projects in Bid Package #3, review bidding requirements, discuss project scopes, and participate in a site walkthrough.

Hellas Construction has completed the demolition of the existing track surface at DeSoto High School Stadium. Following demolition, the team is proceeding with soil stabilization activities to prepare the subgrade for the installation of the new track surface.

A ribbon cutting and renaming ceremony was held to celebrate the legacy of Sharon R. Stearns and her contributions to DeSoto ISD. The event brought together district leaders, staff, students, and community members to commemorate the freshman campus's new name and recognize her lasting impact on education.

Hellas Construction has successfully completed the installation of new synthetic turf at the Indoor Practice Facility. Delivering a modernized training surface designed to enhance student-athlete performance and year-round use.

The July workshop brought together local business owners, trade partners, and service providers interested in upcoming opportunities within the 2025 DeSoto ISD Bond Program. Attendees learned about upcoming projects, the bidding process, and ways to engage with future contracting opportunities.

DeSoto ISD, PROCEDEO, Hellas Construction, students, and community members gathered to commemorate the groundbreaking of the district's athletic field improvements, officially launching construction under the 2025 Bond Program. The event celebrated the start of the tennis and indoor practice facility improvements, representing the first phase of the district's planned athletic enhancements.

The DeSoto High School Indoor Practice Facility is now under construction. The demolition of the existing turf is complete. The project scope includes new turf and striping.

DeSoto ISD, in partnership with PROCEDEO and WRA Architects, hosted a Community Charrette at Moates Elementary on May 25 and June 3. Parents, educators, and district leaders participated in interactive discussions and visioning activities to help shape ideas for a future-ready campus. Feedback gathered during these sessions will help guide the next phase of the design process.