Shakopee Chamber And Visitors Bureau: Shakopee Schools To Host Same Day Ribbon Cuttings

Shakopee MN

19 April, 2022

7:44 PM

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Press release from the Shakopee Chamber and Visitors Bureau: April 19, 2022 Shakopee Schools to Host Same Day Ribbon Cuttings for Saber Fields and West Middle School Wrestling & Multipurpose Room Community fields history, Bill Farmer and Mark Neu to be honored on May 16 Shakopee Public Schools, in partnership with the Shakopee Chamber of Commerce and various community stakeholders, will host two ribbon cuttings on Monday, May 16, 2022 for Saber Fields and the Bill Farmer (Farmer) and Mark Neu (Neu) Wrestling & Multipurpose Room at West Middle School. The ribbon cuttings will start at Saber Fields, located at 13190 Townline Avenue in Shakopee at 3:00pm followed by a 3:45pm ribbon cutting at the Farmer and Neu Wrestling & Multipurpose Room at West Middle School, located at 200 10th Avenue East; both ribbon cuttings are open to the public. In late fall 2020/winter 2021, the district's facilities committee reviewed community feedback on the use and name of what is now Saber Fields. Saber Fields will offer various rental options for community members and visitors such as athletics teams, sports organizations/tournament coordinators and outside organizations. The Scott County Historical Society also supported a recent student project that will showcase the history and importance of the land that is now Saber Fields, as well as the surrounding area. Visitor signs and history boards will be added to the site, at a future date, in conjunction with various programs in the Academies of Shakopee High School. "The purpose of the land at Saber Fields is to serve our community as a recreational space until such time as enrollment growth would dictate the need for an additional elementary or middle school. The recent Community Facilities Task Force made the determination that almost certainly this area will serve as a recreational space for at least five years, and likely for a longer period of time," shared Shakopee Public Schools Superintendent, Mike Redmond. "With the rising price of land in our area, it feels good to own this property and have it available should our community continue to grow in the future." In January 2021, the Shakopee School Board approved a recommendation by the district's Naming Committee, which included select board members, community members and district staff, on the naming of the multipurpose room at West Middle School to the Farmer and Neu Wrestling & Multipurpose Room. Students and community members shared their gratitude for Farmer and Neu last year with a video. The room has since been updated using funds donated to the district. "It's truly an honor when we can recognize individuals within the community that have not only made a positive impact on our students, but have worked hard to support the evolution of our athletics programs and resources," shared Shakopee Public Schools Athletics Director, Matt Hanson. For a press pass or photography needs, please contact [email protected]. RSVPs for the event can be sent to [email protected] but are not required for attendance. Saber Fields is located off of County Road 78 and County Road 79; the Farmer and Neu Wrestling & Multipurpose Room at West Middle School can be accessed through the main middle school entrance off 10th Avenue and Spencer Street. [email protected] (952) 445-1660 1801 East County Road 101 This press release was produced by the Shakopee Chamber and Visitors Bureau. The views expressed here are the author's own.