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Stadium permits cleared; district plans soccer match this weekend, halftime dedication Oct. 3 and ribbon cutting in December
Summary
Superintendent said the district received all permits needed for the stadium, allowing postseason events and early usage: the girls’ soccer team will play this coming Saturday morning, the band and halftime dedication are planned for Oct. 3, and a formal ribbon cutting is slated for Dec. 6.
The Cuyahoga Falls City School District told trustees Sept. 10 it has received the permits necessary to open the upgraded stadium and will use the facility for events this fall.
Superintendent Dr. Scott said the district's core planning team learned it had received all required permits the prior week, removing the need for tents and porta‑potties and reducing expected event expenses. She said district staff and engineers walked the field with architects and the facilities team and confirmed the girls’ soccer team can play in the new stadium "this Saturday morning at 10 a.m." (as stated at the meeting).
The district plans a halftime dedication and band performance on Oct. 3, followed by a ribbon‑cutting and larger celebration in December once remaining work is complete. Construction committee members reported furniture installation has begun and the elevator inspection is complete; landscaping, final seating and stadium fencing are pending. Committee members also said an entry arch design will be finalized in October or early November.
Trustees said the stadium improvements, added cameras and other safety upgrades were visible at the first home football game and that upgraded parking‑lot cameras helped identify a suspect in a recent incident. The district invited trustees to participate in Friday's halftime activities and asked staff to confirm meeting and arrival logistics by email because crowds are expected.
