District unveils new ball fields behind Monon Trail Elementary School
The REPORTER
Westfield Washington Schools (WWS) has announced the opening of its newly constructed softball fields located behind Monon Trail Elementary School, which will serve WWS’ athletic programs and Westfield Youth Sports Inc.’s (WYSI) softball program.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by members of the high school, middle school and WYSI softball programs. This occasion marked a new high point in the long-standing relationship between WWS’ athletic departments and our community sports programs. The new facilities feature four softball fields, one baseball field, a concession stand, bathrooms and expanded parking.
Dr. Paul Kaiser, Superintendent of the Westfield Washington Schools, reminisced on fields past and shared his vision for the future.
“I taught my two daughters to play softball on the old fields at the intermediate school in WYSI,” Kaiser said, “so it’s amazing to see how far our facilities have come. Our high school softball team just went to their first-ever regional championship, so I’m looking forward to seeing them continue to take our program to new heights now and in the future.”
The new softball fields will not only be used by district athletics, but they will also provide an expanded capacity for WYSI’s growing softball program. WYSI Board President John Moore expressed his enthusiasm for this project.
Westfield Washington Schools has cut the ribbon on its newly constructed softball fields, located behind Monon Trail Elementary
School. The fields which will serve Westfield Washington Schools’ athletic programs and Westfield Youth Sports Inc.’s softball program. (Photo provided)
“Every time I come out here, I am blown away by these fields,” Moore said. “We are so appreciative of the work Dr. Kaiser, Brian Tomamichel, Dr. Montalone, and everyone in the Westfield Washington School District has put in to create this spectacular space for our athletes and their families. The fields at Monon Trail provide a state-of-the-art facility that allows us to grow our softball program for many years. These fields also provide a gathering place for our community to watch youth sports and support in the growth of our programs. WYSI values our partnership with WWS, as both groups truly put the kids first.”
WWS extends its appreciation to everyone who helped make these fields a reality, including Skillman Corporation CSO Dr. Joe Montalone and other outstanding community members. These fields not only represent a place to learn and play, they also represent a relationship, a commitment, and a shared vision between the school district and the community.
For more information on Westfield Washington Schools, visit wws.k12.in.us.
Westfield’s new softball fields will not only serve the athletes of the school district, but will also provide an expanded capacity for WYSI’s growing softball program. (Photo provided)