Denton ISD Our Impact In Your Community Magazine Fall 2017 | Page 14

Guyer High Spreads with
New “Wings” for Students
Story by Julie Zwahr
Photos by Mario Zavala Jr.
As Guyer High School opened its doors for the campus’ 13th year this
fall, construction workers and heavy equipment steadily hummed
outside. Work began during the summer months on the $49.9 million
renovation and expansion that will have the campus growing in both
the eastern and western directions.
“We’ve had a few inconveniences due to
construction, but once folks realize the magnitude
of the project and the long term benefits it’s all
good,” said Dr. Shaun Perry, principal.
The additions will help maximize the campus’
space without the cost of building another new
school in the region, keeping the high school
zone intact for several more years. The additional
space – which factors out to more than the size of
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a Denton ISD elementary school – will increase
the school’s capacity to house roughly
3,000 students.
A new academic wing to the east adds 12
classrooms for upperclassmen as well as
collaborative work spaces for students. The plan
includes reworking the administrative area to
provide a more secure entry for the campus. The
entire project is expected to be complete by next