Highlights from May 2025
WRA EdTalks | Superintendent Panel
Left to Right: Dr. Christi Morgan, Magda A. Hernández, Keith Murphy, Jeff Russell and Kelly Trompler
This month, WRA Educational Planners Dr. Christi Morgan and Kelly Trompler hosted a compelling conversation with four of our superintendent clients, diving into the most pressing issues facing public education today. Hearing directly from these district leaders provided valuable perspectives that inform and inspire our approach to educational design, ensuring our work continues to meet the real-world needs of students, educators, and communities.
A big thank you to our superintendent panelists:
Magda A. Hernández – Irving ISD
Keith Murphy – Melissa ISD
Jeff Russell – S&S CISD
Dr. AJ Murry – Crandall ISD
Your leadership and candor are helping shape the future of education and the spaces that support it.
Events
Watch a Groundbreaking in Action!
We broke ground on another exciting addition to the Whitesboro ISD campus with the new Early Childhood Center! Designed to serve daycare, pre-k, kindergarten, and first-grade students, the facility features two secure, centrally located playgrounds and spans over 68,000 SF.
Check out the animation video here to preview all the exciting new projects coming to Whitesboro ISD!
Community Corner
#WhenWhoYouWorkWithMatters. Highlights from Plano, Georgetown, and Broken Arrow! See what our teams have been up to across all offices.
A Night at the Ballpark
A beloved WRA tradition, our annual night at Globe Life Field watching the Rangers brought the entire team together for an evening of fun, food, and baseball. It was a blast seeing everyone and their families decked out in Rangers gear and sharing in the excitement. Thank you to all who came out and made it a night to remember!
Melissa ISD Construction Tour
The WRA Fun Committee toured Melissa ISD’s Middle School #2 this month. Set to open later this year, the visit gave our team a great opportunity to explore the site ahead of completion.
Construction Updates
Leonard ISD | Elementary School:
This two-story, 74,000 SF elementary school will serve pre-k through fifth-grade students in the growing district. It features a cafetorium, library, outdoor learning spaces, playgrounds, a secure entrance, an administration suite, and a tornado shelter.
Town of Northlake | StarCenter Multisport Northlake
The StarCenter Multisport facility in Northlake will host youth sports tournaments and community events, featuring up to two ice rinks, eight basketball courts, 16 volleyball courts, 16 pickleball courts, and six throwball courts.
City of Terrell | Fire Station No. 3
Terrell Fire Station No. 3 is designed to serve as a model for future stations to come. The facility houses up to 10 personnel, including eight firefighters and two battalion chiefs. It also includes three apparatus bays to meet the department’s operational needs.
Irving ISD | Crockett Middle School
The nation’s first four-story middle school, the new Crockett Middle School, replaces its 1950s-era predecessor with a bold, modern design featuring a classroom tower, storm shelter, fine arts and athletic spaces, and outdoor learning areas.