In the early 2000s Rudyard School District used to hold home track meets but, over the years, its track became dangerously dilapidated.
But over the last decade, through numerous fundraisers, and help from the Board of Education, the district will hold their first home meets in the Spring of 2024 on a new track.
$200,000 was raised through fundraising, with the Board of Education dedicating $150,000.
Wednesday evening, the district held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to show everyone how the track construction is coming along.
In addition to the track, the pole vault, shot put and discuss areas will also see vast improvements.
Tom McKee, Rudyard School District Superintendent, explains the rich history of the hometown Rudyard track teams.
"In growing up in Rudyard, we were known before baseball came back around 30 years ago, we were known for our track teams and hosting some of the best events in the Eastern U.P. and for not having that for the past 20-25 years it's been very hard. Now our kids have a chance to bring those back, it will be great for them," McKee said.
