McCormick Middle School Ribbon Cutting Date Set

The Hays Consolidated Independent School District is excited to officially open McCormick Middle School on Friday, August 12, 2016, at 11:00 a.m., with a ribbon cutting ceremony that pays tribute to the historic and extraordinary legacy of the school’s namesake – Dr. T. C. McCormick, Jr. Dr. McCormick was a beloved and iconic figure in the history of Buda – serving on the Buda School Board, working as an early champion to desegregate his medical practice and the Buda schools, delivering between 1,600 and 1,800 babies, serving as mayor of Buda, and much more.

The event is open to the public, and the entire community is invited to attend. View your invitation 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 with 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.