Capital Project
Building What’s Next
A Transformation for Our Students & Community
Phase 2 of Lake Shore’s capital project is officially underway. This multi-year plan modernizes the spaces used by our students and athletes while maintaining a strict focus on fiscal responsibility—all with $0.00 additional tax impact.
Elite Athletic Facilities
Elevating the Game for Every Eagle
- 🦅 Multi-Sport Turf: Brand new 225'x360' fields with custom graphics for soccer and lacrosse.
- 🦅 Pro-Level Diamonds: State-of-the-art turf baseball and softball fields with new dugouts and backstops.
- 🦅 Fan Experience: New 1,044-seat football grandstands and a two-sided press box with streaming capability.
- 🦅 Night Game Excellence: Fully upgraded LED field lighting and professional scoreboards.
Campus Comfort & Modernization
While our fields transform, we are also investing in the daily life of our students. High school building improvements focus on comfort, functionality, and long-term maintenance.
- ✅ Full A/C Installation: Year-round climate control throughout the High School.
- ✅ Learning Spaces: New ceilings and high-efficiency LED lighting in classrooms.
- ✅ Zero Disruption: Phased work over multiple summers to keep school activities on track.
Construction Schedule
| Project Phase | Estimated Timeline |
|---|---|
| Site Prep & Early Demolition | Starting January 2026 |
| Bleacher & Press Box | Jan – June 2026 |
| Turf Baseball Field | June – Dec 2026 |
| Full Completion | Summer 2027 |
$0.00 Additional Tax Impact
Phase 2 is part of a multi-year plan funded via state building aid, expiring debt service, and voter-approved reserves—it does not raise taxes.
Eagles in Action: Project Updates
Next Milestone: Site Grading & Foundation Layout...
With the footprint cleared, our specialized site teams are moving in to begin high-precision laser grading. This critical phase ensures perfect drainage and a stable foundation for the pro-level turf fields and the massive new grandstand structure arriving later this year.
Night Game Readiness: Light Pole Installation
This week marked a major vertical milestone for Phase 2. Specialized cranes and rigging crews were on-site at the football stadium to install our brand-new, high-efficiency LED night lighting poles.
Making Room: Concession Stand Demolition
The skyline of our athletic complex changed yesterday as crews officially demolished the old concession stand to make room for the expanded 1,000+ seat grandstands and modernized facilities our students deserve.
End of an Era: Old Bleacher Removal
Two weeks ago, site teams began the major task of dismantling the original home-side bleachers. While generations of Lake Shore families cheered from these stands, the removal allows us to begin the groundwork for our new 1,044-seat grandstands.
A Bold Start: Sledgehammer Ceremony
On February 17, Lake Shore leadership gathered not with shovels, but with sledgehammers. Led by Superintendent Phil Johnson, this marked the official commencement of Phase 2.
