Illinois District Boosts Security at High-School Stadium

Richmond-Burton Community High School in Richmond, Ill., recently announced that it has completed the redesigned entrance to its high school stadium with a new focus on school security and community engagement, according to a news release. The district partnered with Wold Architects and Engineers on the project as part of District #157’s year-long facilities master plan.

Stadium upgrades include new ticket gates, an expanded concession area, larger restrooms, and a renovated press box, according to the news release. The goal is to create a welcoming entrance area to improve accessibility and crowd circulation, as well as provide more modern amenities. The project also involved expanding the stadium’s bleacher capacity.

“Across the country, schools are looking for ways to modernize facilities that serve both education and community life,” said Alison Andrews, Wold Education Practice Leader. “Richmond-Burton’s updated stadium entrance is a model of how thoughtful design can improve safety, efficiency and the overall experience at high schools and beyond.”

The stadium will also be used in the school’s daily P.E. classes and extracurricular activities.

Other components of the district’s facilities master plan include improvements to the Audeteria, renovations to the Learning Resource Center, and outdoor facility improvements, according to the news release.

“This completion is a major milestone of our years-long master plan, reinforcing our commitment to creating spaces that benefit both our students and the community that rallies behind them,” said Dr. Tom Lind, district superintendent. “Now, when the community comes together on game day, they’ll arrive at a stadium that matches the excitement and pride they bring to the stands.”

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