Community and Athletic Bond Updates

Community Center Planning is Underway
October 3, 2025 - Planning for the new community center, funded through the Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future bond proposal, is well underway. We are currently in the design phase of the project. The center will be located on the north side of the Howell High School Field House and the Highlander Aquatics and Fitness Center.

Several meetings have held with architects, designers, district staff, community members, and partners. These conversations have focused on creating a facility that meets the needs of our students, families, and the greater Howell community. Together, we are exploring design elements that support student activities while also providing flexible spaces for athletics, community programs, and gatherings.

This planning work will continue in the coming months, and we look forward to sharing more details and renderings as the design takes shape. The community center will be a cornerstone of Highlander Nation, serving as a place where our schools and community come together.

Howell Public Schools and HAJBA to Celebrate Completion of New Community Ballfield Complex
April 30, 2025 - Howell Public Schools and the Howell Area Junior Baseball Association (HAJBA) will celebrate the completion of a new community ballfield complex during the league’s annual opening day on Saturday, May 3, at 9 a.m. The complex is located at Three Fires Elementary and replaces the former community baseball complex at Northwest Elementary, which was removed as part of the replacement of Northwest Elementary School. The complex was funded by the 2023 "Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future" Bond. The opening day ceremony will include guest speakers and a color guard from the American Legion.

“For more than 60 years, Howell Public Schools and HAJBA have enjoyed a strong partnership, fostering a love of baseball and teaching teamwork and perseverance to generations of Howell residents on the fields at Northwest Elementary. As we enter a new era of baseball and softball in Howell, we are excited to officially open this beautiful new ballfield complex. I know that generations of Howell children will develop their skills on these new fields,” said Erin J. MacGregor, Ed.D., Howell Public Schools superintendent. “I would like to thank HAJBA for their continued partnership and our community for their support of the 2023 Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future Bond, which made this new complex possible.”

The new ballfield complex at Three Fires Elementary features nine youth baseball and softball fields of varying sizes, accommodating the more than 500 players signed up for this year. Each field has reinforced backstops, dugouts constructed on concrete pads with aluminum benches and sun shades, foul poles, limestone athletic meal surfaces, and proper drainage swales for optimal field conditions. It is located at 4125 Crooked Lake Road, Howell, MI 48843.

Community Center Planning Begins
January 28, 2025 - he community center project is in the early planning stages, marking the first steps toward creating a space that will serve as a hub for the Howell community. The planning committee has conducted site visits to gather inspiration and insights, while Kingscott is actively working on design concepts to bring this vision to life.

This facility will be a significant addition to the community, providing versatile spaces for programs, events, and activities for all ages.

Parker Stadium Receives Replacement Field Turf
November 8, 2024 - Funded by the Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future Bond, the field turf at Parker Stadium has been replaced. This project involved removing the original turf, which had exceeded its expected lifespan. The new field includes a shock pad beneath the turf to enhance safety and has been rebranded in Highlander Green and Gold, giving it a true home-field feel. Additionally, the scoreboard received a new wrap, featuring the Howell Highlander proudly overlooking the field, ready to inspire our boys' and girls' soccer and lacrosse teams.

New Youth Baseball and Softball Fields are Complete
November 7, 2024 - The new youth baseball and softball fields at Three Fires Elementary, funded by the Our Kids, Our Community, Our Future Bond, are now complete. These fields were built to replace those previously located at Northwest Elementary, which will be impacted by the construction of the new Northwest Elementary building. The project included installing fences and planting grass, which has now grown in well, particularly on the north fields. A final walk-through with project managers and contractors confirmed that all work meets the district’s design specifications and standards. These new fields are ready to serve our community's young athletes for years to come.

Aerial views of the newly completed youth baseball and softball fields at Three Fires Elementary. The images show multiple fenced ball fields with grass growth, surrounded by green and brown landscaping, and nearby roads and fields visible in the background.

Aerial views of the newly completed youth baseball and softball fields at Three Fires Elementary. The images show multiple fenced ball fields with grass growth, surrounded by green and brown landscaping, and nearby roads and fields visible in the background.