Parkhill Middle School Under Construction in Far North Dallas

Construction is underway on the new Parkhill Middle School at 16500 Shadybank Dr. in far north Dallas, within Richardson ISD. The project replaces the existing Parkhill Junior High with a three-story, 201,209-square-foot building. Stantec is architect of record and Cadence McShane Construction Company is general contractor.

The TDLR-registered project carries an estimated cost of $119 million. Construction began May 11, 2026, with a groundbreaking ceremony held October 5, 2026. Completion is scheduled for December 30, 2028.

The campus will include classrooms, collaborative learning spaces, administrative offices, a library, cafeteria, competition gyms, locker rooms, a track, practice field, tennis courts, and a courtyard plaza. A multi-phase program keeps the campus operating during the build; the existing building remains occupied through Fall 2026.

The rebuild is funded under RISD Bond 2025 and is part of the district's shift from junior highs (grades 7-8) to middle schools (grades 6-8). In May 2026, the RISD board approved $486.7 million in guaranteed maximum prices for six middle school transformation projects.