Traverse City Schools Approve $17M Bid for New Fieldhouse

The new facility will include competition-sized fields, a track, and batting cages.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Traverse City Area Public Schools is set to approve a construction bid of over $17 million for a new After-school Clubhouse and Multi-Purpose Fieldhouse during a school board meeting on Monday. The 125,000-square-foot facility will include competition-sized fields for football, soccer, and lacrosse, as well as a six-lane 400-meter track and batting cages.

Why it matters

The new fieldhouse will provide much-needed athletic facilities for the growing Traverse City community, allowing the school district to host competitions and expand after-school programming. The project is funded through a combination of community partner contributions and the district's 2018 Capital Bond Funds.

The details

The board is set to authorize Hallmark Construction Inc. as the construction manager for the project. The total approval amount of $17,236,000 includes a 9.28% construction contingency, construction manager services, and general conditions for construction. Hallmark Construction organized the project by breaking construction bid requests into 18 separate categories. Of the total bond fund allocation, $650,000 was previously approved for architectural and engineering services, with the remaining costs supported by community partner donations.

  • The Board of Education meeting is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2026.
  • Construction on the new fieldhouse is expected to begin in the coming months after the board's approval.

The players

Traverse City Area Public Schools

The public school district serving the Traverse City, Michigan area.

Hallmark Construction Inc.

The construction management firm selected to oversee the new fieldhouse project.

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What’s next

After the board's approval, Hallmark Construction will begin the construction process, with the goal of completing the new fieldhouse in time for the 2027-2028 school year.

The takeaway

This major investment in athletic facilities demonstrates Traverse City Area Public Schools' commitment to providing students and the community with state-of-the-art resources for sports, recreation, and after-school programming.