The Watson Chapel School District held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday for its new high school, which is set to open for the fall 2026 semester.
The facility totals 109,745 square feet, including 70,644 square feet on the first floor and 39,101 square feet on the second floor.
The new campus features a range of modern amenities, including the 1,500-seat Relyance Bank Arena, a synthetic turf courtyard, an updated media center, a family and consumer science lab, and new science, marketing and project-based learning labs. The building also includes an 8,000-square-foot storm safe room.
Following the ceremony, Superintendent Dr. Keith McGee spoke with Deltaplex News about the impact of the new facility.
With the new building now complete, the district will move forward with plans to demolish the old facility. McGee said work is underway to begin that process.
Former Superintendent Tom Wilson was also in attendance for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Wilson served as superintendent when the millage was approved to fund construction of the new high school. He shared his thoughts on the project’s completion with Deltaplex News.
Watson Chapel School Board Vice President Alan Frazier also shared his thoughts on the new high school.
