{"id":26557,"date":"2025-11-06T11:51:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T11:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/26557\/"},"modified":"2025-11-06T11:51:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T11:51:08","slug":"notre-dame-high-school-to-break-ground-on-14m-field-house-in-bethlehem-twp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/26557\/","title":{"rendered":"Notre Dame High School to break ground on $14M field house in Bethlehem Twp."},"content":{"rendered":"

Notre Dame High School<\/a> will break ground on a new state-of-the-art facility on Friday, marking a significant milestone in the Bethlehem Township school\u2019s history. <\/p>\n

The Most Reverend Alfred A. Schlert, bishop of Allentown and a 1979 graduate of the school, will lead the ceremony.<\/p>\n

The project comes after the demolition of the original one-story annex building, which hosted countless sporting events and served as a central hub of campus life for generations of students. It dated back to the 1970s.<\/p>\n

Township commissioners approved plans in April <\/a>that show a new three-story, 19,580-square-foot field house that would be connected to other campus buildings by crosswalk, according to a report by LehighValleyNews.com<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a landmark moment for Notre Dame High School,\u201d said Principal Jaclyn Friel. \u201cThis facility is more than just bricks and mortar – it\u2019s a progressive space that will empower our students and reflect the values that have shaped our school for decades.\u201d<\/p>\n

Through alumni support spanning multiple generations, the school has already secured two-thirds of its $14 million campaign goal. The new building will feature modern classrooms, collaborative learning spaces, and enhanced athletic resources designed to serve 100% of the student body.<\/p>\n

The facility addresses the school\u2019s growing enrollment and expanding academic and athletic programs, supporting student achievement across multiple areas of development.<\/p>\n

Construction is expected to continue through 2026, with the facility scheduled to open for the 2026-2027 academic year. The school is now in the final phase of fundraising. Those interested in learning more about the project or contributing are asked to visit Notre Dame\u2019s website<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Generative AI was used to organize information for this story, based on data provided by Notre Dame High School. It was reviewed and edited by lehighvalleylive.com staff.<\/p>\n

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