Construction is underway on the covered multipurpose turf practice area at West Fork High School, part of Proposition B approved by voters in May 2023. A covered multipurpose turf practice area is a large, open-air training facility designed to support a wide range of high school programs year-round. It features artificial turf similar to competition fields and a permanent roof structure that protects from sun, rain, and excessive heat while remaining open on the sides for ventilation. Covered multipurpose turf facilities enhance student participation, program quality, and instructional time by ensuring consistent access to practice space. They support both athletics and fine arts. Each of the district’s comprehensive high schools will have one of these facilities by the end of the 2023 bond program.
10.21.2025
8.20.2025
New Caney ISD Celebrates Opening of Highlands Elementary School
New Caney Independent School District proudly opened Highlands Elementary School to students, Aug. 6, for the 2025-26 school year.
As a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP), HES integrates comprehensive STEM education grounded in the engineering design process. Students will engage in hands-on, real-world problem solving to build creativity, resilience, collaboration, and critical thinking—skills essential for success in today’s dynamic world.
New Caney ISD celebrated the new campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Aug. 18, where families, staff, and community members were able to tour the school.
For more information about Highlands Elementary School, including enrollment, programming, and upcoming events, please visit hes.newcaneyisd.org.
6.23.2025
Highlands Middle School Breaks Ground, Other Projects on Track
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| Highlands Middle School breaks ground June 18. |
| Highlands Elementary School |
| New Caney Elementary School Replacement |
| CTE Building, New Caney High School |
5.12.2025
Construction Advancing at Highlands Elementary, Highlands Middle Set to Break Ground Soon
Construction at Highlands Elementary schools is progressing smoothly. Drymalla Construction was awarded the contract for the new Highlands Middle School at the April Board of Trustees meeting, and work is set to begin this month. A groundbreaking ceremony for the middle school will be held on June 9 at 10 a.m. Highlands Middle is scheduled to open its doors to students for the 2027-28 school year.
Meanwhile, construction on the Highlands Elementary School is also moving forward as planned. The elementary school, which will welcome students for the 2025-26 school year, is scheduled to be completed by July, ensuring it stays on time for its anticipated opening. Both projects reflect the district's ongoing commitment to providing modern, high-quality learning environments for students.
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| Higlands Elementary School |
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| Highlands Elementary School |
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| Highlands Middle School - Architectural Rendering |
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| Highlands Middle School Site |







