Project Details: At a Glance

Project Location

To resolve the school’s limited practice fields and inadequate parking at Gallatin High, the City and School District have formalized a partnership to build a parking lot, safe crossing, and synthetic practice field across Oak Street. The location is within easy walking distance from GHS at the south end of the Bozeman Sports Park.

Cost and Timeline

The School District has funding for one practice field, a safe crossing, and parking. The Rise of the Raptors, a subcommittee of the GHS Booster Club, is raising funds to add lighting and an additional turf practice field. Construction is set to begin this spring, 2025. Below is the estimated cost and timeline.


PHASE ONE: CONSTRUCTION STARTS 2025
NEEDS $100,000* (GRANTS, CASH, AND IN-KIND DONATIONS)
GHS Proposed Turf Practice Field #13, Safe Crossing, & Parking Lot (Funded by School District)

Lights for Practice Field #13
~Funded by donations through Rise of the Raptors, a subcommittee of the GHS Booster Club~


PHASE TWO: CONSTRUCTION STARTS AS SOON AS FUNDS ARE RAISED
NEEDS $1.5M* (GRANTS, CASH, AND IN-KIND DONATIONS)
GHS Future Turf Practice Field #14, Lighting, & Support Building (storage/locker room)
~Funded by donations through Rise of the Raptors, a subcommittee of the GHS Booster Club~


*Costs listed are estimated. Detailed project costs will be available Spring 2025.

Testimonials

  • Principal Erica Schnee

    “We are thrilled to have more field space for our athletes and school. Adding lights this year will significantly improve the project for Gallatin High and the broader community. We will be able to extend the use of the fields all year long.”

  • Coach Chandler, Football

    “Lighted fields are a necessity for fall sports, especially football. Our choices in town are currently limited. To practice at Gallatin High under lights would be huge for our players.”

  • Coach Ganey, Soccer

    “To have a lighted field we can call our own is a big win for Gallatin High soccer. We’ve been raising funds yearly to practice, and it’s been difficult. Now, we can focus solely on our athletes and a winning season.”

  • Grant V., Class of 25, Football

    “Building a field with turf and lights would be amazing for our football program. Our community has always supported us, and we are grateful for their continued support.”

  • Tahlia T., Class of 27, Soccer

    “Our soccer teams are so happy to have a practice field. Now, we just need lights.”

  • Ben G., Class of 25, Marching Band

    “It would be great for the marching band to practice in game conditions, i.e. on a real football field….so we can beat the Hawks!”