Staff Report
McCormick Middle School will officially open at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12 with a ribbon cutting ceremony that pays tribute to the historic and extraordinary legacy of the school’s namesake – Dr. T. C. McCormick, Jr.
The event is open to the public, and the entire community is invited to attend. The invitation can be viewed at: www.hayscisd.net/MccormickRibbonCutting. As part of the celebration, the district wishes to recognize people who were delivered by Dr. McCormick. McCormick babies, or their representatives, can register at www.hayscisd.net/mccormickbabies.
Immediately following the ribbon cutting ceremony, the campus will be open for parents, students and honored guests to tour the facility. Additionally, the McCormick family will be available to meet and greet attendees at a special reception at which all visitors are welcome.
“McCormick Middle School will be a cutting-edge facility in both its design and use,” said Principal Thad Gittens. “The building can accommodate the most advanced technology and teaching styles. We are excited about delivering a 21st-century instruction model that allows learners to acquire the skills they need in order to be successful in this age of information and innovation. Please come visit us at the ribbon cutting and help us honor our namesake.”
McCormick Middle School is the 6th middle school in Hays CISD and has a capacity of 900 students. Construction of the 145,000 square-foot campus was approved as part of the district’s 2014 bond. The building itself cost about $200 per square-foot. The entire project, including furniture and equipment, is budgeted as a $35 million investment.
