Community Invited to Say Goodbye to J.A. Stadium Before Demolition

Jonathan Alder Junior High School's football stadium will be demolished as part of district renovations.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 2:00pm

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Jonathan Alder is inviting members of the community to visit the junior high school's football stadium and grandstands one last time before demolition and revitalization work begins next week. The district is moving forward with plans to demolish the aging stadium and make improvements to the campus.

Why it matters

The demolition of the J.A. stadium is part of a larger effort by the Jonathan Alder school district to address capacity issues and make upgrades to its facilities. The community is being given a chance to say goodbye to the familiar landmark before it is replaced by new construction.

The details

The junior high school's football stadium and grandstands will be demolished as part of the district's renovations to the campus. The demolition work is scheduled to begin next week. District officials are inviting members of the community to visit the stadium this weekend to take in the space one last time before the changes take place.

  • The demolition work on the J.A. stadium is scheduled to begin next week.
  • The community is invited to visit the stadium this weekend before the demolition starts.

The players

Jonathan Alder

The school district that is demolishing the junior high school's football stadium and grandstands as part of campus renovations.

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The takeaway

The demolition of the J.A. stadium is a bittersweet moment for the community, as they say goodbye to a familiar landmark but also look forward to the district's plans for revitalizing and improving the campus.