Despite a major storm and power outages in Northeastern Ohio, the Kirtland Local School District persevered and held a ribbon cutting ceremony that officially inaugurated the newly renovated Kirtland High School athletics stadium. The completely remodeled and renamed Wilson Stadium opened as planned at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year.

Kirtland Local Schools partnered with ThenDesign Architecture (TDA) to provide architectural and design services by working with school administrators to update the stadium. Marous Brothers Construction was the construction manager at risk.

With the state-of-the-art stadium featuring a resurfaced polyurethane track, high-quality synthetic turf, efficient LED lighting, a vibrant, cutting-edge digital 14′ by 25′ 15,900-watt scoreboard, and a remodeled press box, the modernized facility will further advance the championship-winning Kirtland High School sports program and become the envy of rival districts throughout the state.

On August 26, Kirtland Local School District Superintendent Chad VanArnhem welcomed guests by playing a special pre-recorded introduction on the brand-new scoreboard, demonstrating the sharp video and crisp sound. “As we stand before this renovated stadium, our anticipation for the future knows no bounds,” he told the crowd. “This exquisite facility is poised to host countless milestones in the years ahead.”