Eureka City Schools Advances Campus Improvements at Eureka High and Grant Elementary

1927 Albee Stadium

Press release from Eureka City Schools:

Eureka City Schools (District) is nearing completion of improvements to the Albee Stadium and Bud Cloney Field at Eureka High School and has recently broken ground on a classroom expansion and access improvements at Grant Elementary School.

Albee Stadium

The stadium and field renovations reflect the District’s long-term facilities priorities, focused on enhancing safety, functionality, and community use. District staff collaborated closely with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure that the project meets safety standards while supporting both academic and athletic programming and operational needs.

At Grant Elementary School, construction is underway to include eight new learning spaces, an updated parent drop-off area, and additional parking. The expanded classrooms will support instructional programming and anticipated enrollment needs. The new drop-off area includes an updated traffic circulation plan to improve daily arrival and dismissal procedures for learners, families, and nearby residents by providing clear separation between pedestrian and vehicle pathways during peak traffic times.

Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, Paul Ziegler, stated,
“Eureka City Schools remains committed to maintaining safe and supportive environments that promote learner engagement and well-being. These improvements reflect the District’s continued focus on responsible facilities planning and stewardship of community resources.”

Grant Elementary School principal, Rachel Brakeman, added,

“We are excited to begin this expansion project for our learning community. The additional classroom space, an improved drop-off area, and additional parking spaces will strengthen both instruction and daily school experience for our learners and families.”

Bud Cloney Field

These projects are part of the District’s broader facilities improvement efforts funded through community-approved Measure T, which prioritizes student safety and essential infrastructure improvements across the District.

Measure T provided $18 million, and the state’s financial hardship aid provided $14,705,246 in funding for the Albee Stadium and Bud Cloney Field. The project has an approved construction bid of $26,283,330.

For the Grant Elementary School expansion, the District received $6,559,215 through the California Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten, and Full-Day Kindergarten Facilities Grant, along with a $2,146,652 state Financial Hardship grant. The project’s approved construction bid is $6,187,005.

Eureka City Schools serves approximately 3,500 learners across multiple school sites in Eureka. The District remains committed to providing safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments that prepare every learner for long-term success. The District appreciates the continued support of its learners, families, staff, and community as it modernizes facilities to meet current needs and future growth.

Every Learner, Every Day: Engaged, Empowered, and Future-Ready

Note: At the request of the school, we have corrected the spelling of a name.