Eufaula High School Breaks Ground on New Event Center

The $15 million project will enhance student athletics, activities, and school pride.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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Construction is underway on a new high school event center at Eufaula High School in Oklahoma, marking a major step forward in the district's efforts to upgrade its campus facilities. The $15 million project is being funded by local voters and will include a new gymnasium, turf football field, and an expansion of the middle school to accommodate 5th-grade students.

Why it matters

The new event center and other facility upgrades represent a significant investment in Eufaula's public schools, reflecting the community's commitment to providing students with modern, high-quality learning environments. The improvements are expected to enhance student athletics, activities, and school pride, while also supporting a smoother academic and social transition for 5th-graders moving to the middle school.

The details

The new Eufaula High School Event Center is being built by Beshear's Construction of Fort Smith, with architectural design services provided by Principle Design of Norman. School officials say the project team was selected to ensure the facility meets the functional needs of students. In addition to the new event center, the district is also installing turf on the football field and adding an extra wing to the middle school to accommodate 5th-grade students.

  • Construction on the new event center began in January 2026.

The players

Eufaula Public Schools

The public school district serving the city of Eufaula, Oklahoma, which is overseeing the construction of the new high school event center and other facility upgrades.

Jeremy Gragg

The athletic director for Eufaula Public Schools, who has expressed excitement about the new event center and other improvements that will enhance student athletics, activities, and school pride.

Beshear's Construction

The construction company from Fort Smith, Arkansas, that was selected to build the new Eufaula High School Event Center.

Principle Design

The architectural firm from Norman, Oklahoma, that provided design services for the new event center project.

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What they’re saying

“Eufaula Public Schools is excited to share several major improvements that reflect our continued commitment to students, staff, and the future of our district.”

— Jeremy Gragg, Athletic Director, Eufaula Public Schools (eufaulaindianjournal.com)

“These projects represent more than just facilities-they represent opportunities. The new gymnasium and turf field will enhance student athletics, activities, and school pride, while the middle school expansion will allow us to better serve our growing student population and support a smoother academic and social transition for our 5th graders.”

— Jeremy Gragg, Athletic Director, Eufaula Public Schools (eufaulaindianjournal.com)

“We are incredibly thankful for the continued trust, investment, and support of our Eufaula community. These improvements are a direct result of your commitment to education and to providing the best possible learning environment for our students. Together, we are building a stronger future for Eufaula Public Schools.”

— Jeremy Gragg, Athletic Director, Eufaula Public Schools (eufaulaindianjournal.com)

What’s next

The new Eufaula High School Event Center is expected to be completed by the start of the 2026-2027 school year, in time for the fall sports season.

The takeaway

The investment in Eufaula's public school facilities reflects the community's strong commitment to providing students with modern, high-quality learning environments that can support their academic, athletic, and extracurricular pursuits. The new event center and other upgrades are poised to enhance school pride and student opportunities for years to come.