West Plains High School, Canyon ISD
Project Stats
- Client
Canyon ISD
- Size
278,587 SF
- Awards
TASA/TASB Exhibit of Architecture, Caudill Award
TASA/TASB Exhibit of Architecture - Star of Distinction: Design, Wellness, Community, Transformation
- Market
- Expertise
Embracing the community's heritage while establishing a new standards.
Drawing inspiration from its West Texas heritage, the new West Plains High School is home to 1,200 students and a response to preserving community values that celebrate 21st century quality learning in the midst of the area's rapid growth. A landmark next-gen learning experience for the community, West Plains High School is tailored to not only drive student success but is also a tangible expression of the district's educational aspirations for themselves and the students it serves.
Situated on ten acres of ranch land, the campus is anchored by a learning commons at the heart of the campus. A light-filled library, tech lounge, and coffee bar encourage intentional and casual connection while providing spaces for individual, focused work. A two-story classroom wing functions as a major circulation artery and seamlessly connects students to classrooms while maximizing accessibility in the space.
With comprehensive CTE and extracurricular programming, West Plains High School's campus offers industry-leading amenities strategically designed to accommodate the latest technologies and equipment. CTE labs and classrooms empower students with real-world tools and experience in a variety of industries, including floral design, culinary arts, veterinary and health sciences, and construction technology, in welding and woodworking. The fine arts area features ensemble and choir rooms, a black box theater, a band hall, and an 800-seat performing arts center with state-of-the-art lighting and acoustics.
Corgan has been partnering with Canyon ISD for our entire 2018 bond program. Our district and community have enjoyed a productive partnership with Corgan on all our 2018 bond program projects.
Supporting the holistic student.
A suite of athletic fields includes a football/track stadium, eight tennis courts, an all-purpose indoor training facility, a fitness center/weight room, and gymnasium. Together, the campus offers students a rich and robust experience to discover their academic and extracurricular potential - inspiring and equipping them with the resources they need at their fingertips.
The football stadium creates a community gathering space.
The gym supports multiple athletic programs.
Tennis courts, located on campus, create an additional opportunity for community connection.
The field house, named the "Wolf Pack", reflects the high school's strong brand.
Art-Deco Inspired
Balancing art deco inspired by downtown Amarillo with more modern finishes and furnishings, West Plain's campus emulates a collegiate experience to prepare students for future learning and provide a best-in-class experience
Creating belonging through branding.
A place of pride and belonging for the student body and the surrounding area, the campus celebrates their "Wolf Pack" identify in branded graphics, color palettes, and finishes while a logo collage of top-ranked universities articulates their collective values of continues learning.
