Bloomington High School North Athletics and Parking Lot Improvement Project

This project is part of the MCCSC Designing and Building to Sustain Excellence initiative

Bloomington North students to benefit from bond-funded athletic facility upgrades 

Bloomington High School North is receiving approximately $8 million in athletic facility upgrades — entirely funded through bonds, not the dollars that support teachers, classrooms, or operations. The project includes new track and field throwing facilities, an athletic facilities building with visitor locker rooms, a synthetic turf soccer field, batting cages, a concessions area, and a new parking lot. Construction will begin in March with completion anticipated by fall 2026. These investments will give students and athletes the modern spaces they deserve while reflecting MCCSC's commitment to financial responsibility — ensuring every education dollar continues to support teaching and learning.

Project Investment: Approximately $8 million (Lease Rental Bonds).

Zero Referendum dollars will be used.

Zero Educational dollars will be used.  

Zero Operational dollars will be used.

“This bond-funded project represents a transformational investment in the Bloomington High School North campus. The new parking lot will significantly enhance access to our track and football complex, highlighted by a dynamic new entrance that celebrates the rich tradition and ongoing success of our Cougar programs, along with upgraded restroom and concession facilities.

The expanded parking will also improve accessibility for events at our auditorium, gymnasium, and aquatic center. The new soccer field complements our state-of-the-art tennis facility, baseball and softball complexes, and adds concession areas to better serve fans and guests.” 

— BHSN Principal Matt Stark

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Track & Field: New Throwing Sports Location

• Construction will begin on a new location for throwing sports to the west of the football field. 
• During construction, the track and field throwing sports area will be closed.
• Temporary paths and signage will be in place to access the track and football field.
• Practice for throwing sports will be at Tri-North or at BHSN. Coaches will provide the location for each practice depending on the activities.
• Some track meets — including BHSN's Invite, Conference, Sectional, and Regional meets, as well as Tri-North's Forsberg Relays and the Middle School County Meet — will be temporarily relocated to Bloomington High School South (but still hosted by BHSN). 
• Start and End Dates: March - Early April, weather-permitting. 

New Concessions Pavilion for Soccer/Baseball

• Construction will soon begin, and will not impact BHSN daily routines.
• Start and End Dates: March - August, weather-permitting. 

Parking Lot

• Construction will begin in March on a new parking lot to the south of the 12th Man Club.
• Entry points to the existing lower parking lot may be briefly closed one at a time during utility relocation due to the replacement of a water main. 
• Start and End Dates: March - Late-May/Early June, weather-permitting.
• The existing lower parking lot will remain fully accessible through graduation, with demolition beginning in the summer.

New Athletic Facilities Building

• A new facility east of the existing 12th Man Club building will house visitor locker rooms, concession stands, and restrooms, along with a new gateway entrance. The facility will also serve Girls Track & Field.
• A new north-side door on the 12th Man Club is scheduled for installation in early April to potentially maintain building access during construction.
• Start and End Dates: April – August, weather-permitting.
   

Architectural rendering of a new athletic facilities building with gateway entrance

New Soccer & Baseball Concessions Area

Updates forthcoming.

New Soccer Field and Batting Cages 

Updates forthcoming.