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Tecumseh Today
By the People, for the People
Tecumseh Schools Seek $200K Grant for Tennis Court Upgrades
District also planning pool demolition, middle school elevator repairs, and pole barn improvements
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Tecumseh Public Schools' Safety, Facilities & Grounds Committee reported progress on several capital projects, including a $200,000 grant application to the U.S. Tennis Association for high school tennis court renovations. The district is also working on plans to demolish the high school pool, replace an elevator at the middle school, and make repairs to a pole barn.
Why it matters
The proposed tennis court upgrades and other facility improvements demonstrate Tecumseh Public Schools' commitment to providing modern, well-maintained athletic and learning spaces for students. Securing external funding sources like grants helps the district stretch its budget further for these important projects.
The details
The district has submitted completed drawings and bid documents to the U.S. Tennis Association for review, and expects to hear back on the grant application within two to three weeks. In addition to the tennis court grant, the district is exploring supplemental funding sources through the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Lenawee Community Foundation. Planning is also underway for the high school pool demolition, with an elevator jack replacement scheduled at the middle school in June, and repairs to a pole barn to improve storage conditions.
- The district expects to hear back on the tennis court grant application within two to three weeks.
- The middle school elevator jack replacement is scheduled for June 1 through June 10, immediately following the end of the school year.
The players
Josh Mattison
Facilities Director for Tecumseh Public Schools.
Tecumseh Public Schools
A school district located in Tecumseh, Michigan that is seeking funding for various facility improvement projects.
U.S. Tennis Association
The national governing body for the sport of tennis in the United States, which is reviewing Tecumseh Public Schools' grant application for tennis court renovations.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation
A state-level economic development organization that Tecumseh Public Schools is working with to explore supplemental funding sources.
Lenawee Community Foundation
A local community foundation that Tecumseh Public Schools is working with to explore supplemental funding sources.
What’s next
If the tennis court grant is approved, the renovations could move forward later this year.
The takeaway
Tecumseh Public Schools is proactively addressing its facility needs through a combination of grant funding, partnerships with state and local organizations, and strategic planning for projects like pool demolition and middle school upgrades. This comprehensive approach helps ensure the district can provide modern, well-maintained learning and athletic spaces for students.
