Highlands Elementary School
131 Sims Drive Cedar Hill, Texas 75104
Facility Planning & Construction Teams
Architects: Huckabee & Associates
Construction Manager at Risk: CORE Construction
Bond Project Manager: Dikita Enterprises
Playground Vendor: LEA Park and Play
Estimated Timeline & Scope
Design Begins: July 2025
Expected Duration: 8 months
Upgrade Safety & Security: bullet-resistant glass & frames, playground fencing, new cameras, update public address system.
Furniture & equipment
Upgrade Technology Infrastructure: purchase interactive whiteboards and document cameras, devices for students and staff
Roof and HVAC upgrades, exterior improvements, fire sprinklers installed
Interior renovations including library, stage lighting and sound, restrooms, flooring, ceiling tile repairs, painting, and cabinets installed
2 new ADA-accessible playgrounds
Playgrounds to be Installed this Summer
Construction is set to begin on new playgrounds at all six Cedar Hill ISD elementary campuses, bringing exciting new play experiences for scholars. The decision was made to start construction and installation of playgrounds at once, despite where a campus project lands on the timeline.
To ensure these playgrounds meet the needs and interests of our scholars, student feedback sessions were held at Collegiate Prep Elementary and Waterford Oaks Elementary. Scholars shared their ideas and helped shape the playground designs.
Each playground will accommodate 50 to 62 children at one time and feature: Inclusive spinners Inclusive swing sets Therapeutic disc swings