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Kentwood Public Schools breaks ground on state-of-the-art Multipurpose Indoor Facility

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Kentwood Public Schools Multipurpose Building Groundbreaking. (Courtesy, KPS)



By WKTV Staff
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Kentwood Public Schools recently broke ground on a new, state-of-the-art multipurpose indoor facility, made possible through the district’s 2021 $192 million bond program. District leaders, local officials and community members gathered to celebrate the beginning of construction on this exciting project, which reflects the district’s ongoing commitment to student opportunity and community engagement.

Projected cost: $28 Million

The 107,000-square-foot facility will serve as a hub for athletics, recreation, educational programming, and large community and school gatherings. With a projected cost of approximately $28 million, the facility will offer flexible space designed to support a wide range of activities and events, including use by school athletic teams, band practices, physical education classes, and community gatherings, enriching the student experience and providing a resource for the broader Kentwood community.

“Kentwood Public Schools is thankful for the continued support from our community to provide excellent environments for our students and community to learn, grow and thrive in,” said Kentwood Superintendent Kevin Polston. “We are excited to break ground on the new Kentwood Public Schools Community Multipurpose Center to further enhance educational opportunities for students in the arts, academics and athletics.”


An architectural model of the Kentwood Public Schools Multipurpose Building. (Courtesy, KPS)



The multipurpose facility will not only enhance extracurricular programming and student engagement, but also serve as a valuable asset for the entire Kentwood community—providing space for practices, performances, recreational leagues, special events, and educational activities throughout the year.

As one of the flagship projects of the 2021 bond program, the new facility reflects the community’s strong support for education and the district’s vision to meet the evolving needs of students and families.

Construction is scheduled to be completed in December of 2026.

The $192 million bond program is managed by Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. and designed by TowerPinkster Architecture.