Ram Field Upgrades Move into High Gear

Big changes are underway at Rogers High School’s Ram Field, where work is progressing quickly to deliver a safer, more durable, and energy efficient facility for students, athletes, and the community. 

The old synthetic turf has been removed, and crews are working hard preparing the surface for the installation of brand-new turf. Grading and leveling off the field base are nearly complete, and the underlayment system, including new padding designed to improve player safety, is being installed. The turf fibers are infilled with rubber beads, which provide cushion, surface friction, and impact responsiveness. The rubber is made entirely from recycled tires and coated with a water-based resin that encapsulates all heavy metals. The new turf is on site and will soon be rolled out across the entire field, followed by the application of sand and rubber infill that ensures playability and surface stability. 

Meanwhile, overhead upgrades are also complete. All existing lighting fixtures have been replaced with energy-efficient LED lights. These new fixtures will enhance nighttime visibility, reduce overall energy consumption, and lower maintenance costs in the long term. The lighting upgrade is one of many capital improvements funded by the 2024 Capital Levy. We are grateful to voters for investing in these projects that directly benefit our students. 

In addition to turf and lighting upgrades, the newly poured long jump pit track is now in place, offering students and athletes a more modern and consistent training surface. 

This is just one piece of a larger plan to improve facilities across the district. At Ram Field, every improvement, from ground level to the lighting above, demonstrates our ongoing commitment to student safety, sustainability, and pride in our school’s future. 

We’ll continue to share progress as this work moves forward.