A rental agreement obtained by the Star-Telegram through a public information request shows that King Street Productions was authorized to access E.M. Daggett Middle School on Aug. 30 and Sept. 2 through Sept. 8 for a “Yellowstone” spinoff.

The production company was specifically approved to use the school’s auditorium, locker rooms, gym, cafeteria, parking lots, front of the school and Room 101. The company paid the district $33,100 for access to the property across eight days.

 

 

Fort Worth ISD officials said in a statement that King Street Productions coordinated with the district’s security and maintenance departments “to ensure all district policies and safety protocols were strictly followed” while it filmed on an operating campus.

 

 

“The campus served solely as the host location, and no students or staff participated in or were involved with the production,” district officials said. “Fort Worth ISD appreciates the professionalism demonstrated by King Street Productions throughout the process and their adherence to district standards for facility use.”

 

 

King Street Productions did not respond to a request for comment.

The rental agreement was released by the district more than a month after photos of signage changes at the middle school were posted on social media, sparking speculation from community members. A Facebook page called “FWISD Watchdog” posted photos on Sept. 4 showing a new sign in front of Daggett Middle that read: “Rio Paloma High School Home of the Rustlers.” Another photo showed a banner stating, “Rustlers Never Rest.”

 

 

The production company was allowed on the middle school property from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on six out of the eight days of the agreement; It was allotted longer time frames on Sept. 5 and 6 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m for filming.

According to the agreement, workers involved in the production were prohibited from interacting with Daggett Middle students. This included being in the hallway during passing periods unless accompanied by a district staff member or security personnel. Production workers were required to stay in designated areas and wear a visible security badge from the school office when on the property during school hours.

While the content of the scenes filmed at Daggett Middle is unclear, there is information available on what the “Yellowstone” spinoff is about.

Tentatively titled “The Dutton Ranch,” the new Paramount series follows the continuing adventures of Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler after “Yellowstone” Season 5. In addition to Beth and Rip, their adopted teenage son, Carter, will also be in the show.

“The Dutton Ranch, home to Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser), is a testament to the peace they sought, fought for, and nearly died for, as they’ve come to cherish their 7,000-acre land. With tough times and stiff competition, Beth and Rip do what they must to survive, all while ensuring Carter (Finn Little) becomes the man he’s supposed to be,” the show’s logline reads.