Sarai Lopez Castillo
As part of Dallas ISD’s 2026 Bond program, a new W.W. Samuell High School is being planned to serve generations of students in the southeast Dallas community.
With the release of the new campus renderings, students, families, alumni, and community members will get their first look at what the future Samuell could look like.
The project is currently in the design phase, which is expected to be completed by April 2027. Construction is planned to begin in April 2027 and continue through November 2028, with the new campus scheduled to open in Fall 2030.
For Samuell alumni, the project represents more than a new building, it is the next chapter in a school with a long standing place in the community.
“W.W. Samuell High School will always hold a special place in my heart. It’s not just where I went to school; it’s a foundational part of who I am,” said Pamela Smith, president of the W.W. Samuell High School Alumni Association and a 1992 graduate. “Seeing a brand new campus being planned is nothing short of thrilling. It’s a powerful passing of the torch, honoring our rich traditions while building a bright new legacy for the generations to come.”
“Investing in a new campus means investing in future generations of students,” said Trustee Prisma Garcia, who represents District 4, where Samuell is located.
“This new campus will provide generations of students with a place where they can learn, grow and build their futures, while honoring the legacy of those who have come before them,” she said.
With design underway, the vision for the new W.W. Samuell High School is beginning to take shape. The new renderings offer students, families, alumni and the community a glimpse at what’s ahead.
