Schools
Bloom 206 to Cut Ribbon on Revitalized Sarff Field
The ribbon cutting will take place at Sarff Field across the street from Bloom High School.
After a summer of construction, the district’s football field will sport new blue turf, bringing Bloom school spirit and a fresh look. The turf retains the same sport performance and safety as natural grass while eliminating the use of potentially harmful pesticides and fertilizers while significantly decreasing maintenance cost. Turf also allows for more frequent field use without the needed rest time natural grass requires.
In addition, the revitalization includes a resurfacing of the track and reconstruction of the track event areas such as the high jump, long jump, triple jump, shot put and discus areas.
The project was possible due to the partnership between District 206 and Chicago Heights Mayor David A. Gonzalez’s administration, successfully obtaining a grant under the QSCB Program for renovations at the Bloom and Bloom Trail campuses.
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The natural grass has been transplanted into the Bloom courtyard and the district will maintain all monuments and structures donated by and dedicated to alumni classes.
The ribbon cutting will take place at Sarff Field across the street from Bloom High School near the intersection of 10th Street and Chicago Road on Friday, August 24th, at 5:30 PM. 101 W.10th Street, Chicago Heights.
