2024 Bond Issue Capitol Improvement Projects Phase 2 High School and Band Hall in Fritch, TX

Sanford-Fritch ISD is undertaking a $1,500,000 renovation and alteration project at its high school in Fritch, Texas. Located at 538 Eagle Blvd in Hutchinson County, the work covers 19,743 sq ft of existing facilities. The scope includes specific renovations to the high school, with a focus on the Band Hall. This project is part of the 2024 Bond Issue Capitol Improvement Projects Phase 2, as listed in the official filing.

The construction timeline is defined by the TDLR registration, which was completed in November 2025. Plan review finished in the same month, clearing the path for physical work to begin in February 2026. The project is scheduled to finish in December 2026, creating a build window of 298 days. This duration is longer than the county median of 183 days for similar renovation filings, reflecting the scale of the alterations involved.

Design and Financial Context

Shiver Megert & Associates serves as the design firm of record for this project. The estimated cost works out to $76 per square foot, a figure that is close to the Hutchinson County median of $80 for renovation and alteration work. While the total cost is above the county median of $300,000, it falls within the broader range of public school improvements in the region. The project utilizes public funds and is registered under the Texas Accessibility Board (TABS) program to ensure compliance with state standards.

Sanford-Fritch ISD has one other TDLR-registered project in the county, a $1,200,000 elementary school project that is now closed. The district’s investment in infrastructure is part of a larger trend in Hutchinson County, where 12 renovation filings were registered in the last 24 months. The local labor market in Hutchinson County recorded an unemployment rate of 4.6 percent in July 2026, providing context for the construction workforce available for this project.

The area served by the school is characterized by a predominantly owner-occupied housing market. Census estimates for ZIP code 79036 indicate a population of about 4,957 and a median household income of $74,815. The median owner-occupied home value in this area is $116,500. These demographic factors underscore the importance of maintaining and upgrading local educational facilities for the community of Fritch.

Landy Perkins is the registered accessibility specialist associated with this filing. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete, confirming that the necessary accessibility plans have been approved. Construction is set to begin in February 2026, and stakeholders should monitor the site for updates as the project progresses toward its December 2026 completion date.