Junior High +
Field House

Gatesville ISD is building a plan to improve facilities, enhance safety, and support student success.

Core Spaces

Cafeteria, Library, Gym, Parking, and Restrooms

    • The GJHS building is 60 years old; core spaces like the cafeteria, library, auditorium, restrooms, and gym need upgrades for safety, accessibility, and modern learning environments.

    • Parent drop-off queue and parking is insufficient for staff and visitors.

    • Library and other core spaces are outdated and do not support flexible, collaborative learning.

    • Restroom layouts

    • Expand the cafeteria into the library space

    • Create new library in the building addition

    • Redesign parking and traffic flow 

    • Upgrade and add restrooms 

    • Improve connection to large gym

    • Replace bleachers at small gym

    • Create fenced courtyard for outdoor instruction 

    • Master planned for future additions & renovations

    • Technology Upgrades: Need for data drops, security systems, and potential E-Rate reimbursement.

    • Custodial, Grounds, and Maintenance: More custodial rooms with power and mop sinks, hand dryers, wall-mounted toilets, and addressing water rust and asbestos issues.

    • Site and Safety Considerations: Security upgrades like access control, impact-resistant windows, and maintaining a secure vestibule.

    • Integrate Technology: Add storage near high-traffic areas

6th Grade Academic Spaces

Classrooms & Removal of Portables

    • Existing classrooms are too small and not designed for collaborative or curriculum-based grouping.

    • Portable buildings are outdated and less secure; lockers take up valuable hallway space.

    • Bring 6th grade back to junior high to align grades, teaching teams, and student activities with state curriculum

    • Build larger, collaboration-friendly classrooms

    • Remove lockers

    • Renovate and add specialized spaces such as life skills, dyslexia, speech, content mastery & intervention rooms

    • Free up space at the intermediate school for intervention and special programs

Fine Arts

Band, Choir, Theatre Arts, and Auditorium

    • Auditorium renovation for ADA compliance will reduce seating; current circulation requires lifts.

    • Band program (250–275 students) needs specialized storage, percussion room, and acoustically treated finishes.

    • Choir program (140 students) lacks adequate practice rooms, risers, and tech upgrades.

    • Theater Arts lacks a black box theater with flexible staging and dedicated scene shop.

    • Students currently cross the street for Fine Arts classes, creating safety risks.

    • Renovate auditorium

    • Create large, well-equipped band and choir rooms

    • Build a black box theater adjacent to the auditorium

    • Expand fine arts facilities within the junior high so students do not have to travel to the high school

Field House

Boys’ Athletics

    • The existing field house is inefficient, difficult to maintain, accessibility issues, roof leaks, poor ventilation, low ceilings, and inadequate lighting.

    • Current field house supports all boys’ sports except basketball (~200 athletes) but lacks sufficient locker rooms, laundry, and storage.

    • Build a new field house between the stadium and the high school

    • Add separate locker rooms, laundry facilities, storage areas, and offices

    • Address deficiencies in accessibility, supervision, heating/cooling, and lighting

    • Reconfigure current baseball, track & soccer locker rooms for cheer & dance