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.
Solid Progress: Foundation Pour for Grandstand & Press Box
Big machines and heavy crews are hard at work at the football field! Today, concrete was officially poured to form the massive pads that will support our brand-new seating and press box structure. This is an incredibly exciting milestone, especially after a long, stubborn battle with Mother Nature following one of the heaviest April rainfalls in our region's recorded history. We are firmly back on track and pushing hard to ensure we have beautiful new seating ready for our upcoming graduation ceremony. Once the concrete sets, crews will begin installing the grandstands and press box, while simultaneously conditioning and leveling the playing surfaces for our new sports fields.
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.
