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Coming soon · Serving TK–6

A new neighborhood school is coming to Gossamer Grove

The Norris School District's fifth elementary school is being built on Cobble Creek Drive. Our goal is to welcome students in August 2028.

Architect's rendering of the new elementary school entry, with a parent and child walking toward the front canopy and children playing on the lawn.
PJHM Architects logoConceptual rendering by PJHM Architects. Final design details may change.
Grades served
TK–6
Target opening
August 2028
Location
Cobble Creek Drive

Project progress

0%Pre-construction

Overall project progress

The project is 8% complete and currently in the pre-construction phase. Land is secured, state approval is in hand, and bidding is underway.

  1. ✓ Site
  2. Design
  3. Bidding
  4. Grading
  5. Build
  6. Open

Last updated September 17, 2026

From empty lot to opening day

  1. Property purchased

    Done

    Complete

    The District has officially completed the purchase of the school property on Cobble Creek Drive.

  2. State approval (DSA)

    Done

    Complete

    The Division of the State Architect has approved the school's plans for structural safety, fire and life safety, and accessibility, clearing the way for construction.

  3. Bidding & contractor selection

    Happening now

    In progress

    Grading at the site will begin soon, and bidding for the remaining construction trades is planned for mid-November.

  4. Site work & grading

    Not started

    Next up

    Early activity at the site will include site preparation, grading, underground utility work, and other necessary work.

  5. Building construction

    Not started

    To follow

    Classroom buildings, multi-purpose spaces, playfields, and parent drop-off areas take shape.

  6. Doors open to students

    Not started

    Target August 2028

    Our goal is to welcome TK–6th grade students in August 2028, pending successful completion of construction and no unforeseen delays.

Still to be announced

  • To be announced

    The school's name

    The name has not been chosen yet. We will share it here as soon as it is approved.

  • To be announced

    The principal

    The principal for the new campus has not been announced.

  • To be announced

    Mascot & colors

    No mascot or school colors yet — that comes later in the process.

  • To be announced

    Attendance boundaries

    District boundaries and student attendance areas are still being studied.

Conceptual renderings by PJHM Architects. Final design details may change.

  • Rendering of the outdoor lunch courtyard with students at shaded tables and a multi-purpose building beyond.
  • Rendering of a classroom wing walkway with students arriving past a long covered corridor.
  • Rendering of the school library interior with young readers and tall windows.
  • Rendering of the campus play areas and landscaped walkways.