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Griffith Dives Into the Future: New Pool and Turf Expansion Set for 2026

Michael Lyons, Staff Reporter • September 4, 2025

First stage of the aquatic center construction shows the gold, eight-lane pool nearing completion. (Jon Chance)

Griffith Jr./Sr. High School and Performance Services broke ground April 8, 2025, on a new aquatic center on the south side of the school. The addition is designed to support student athletes and provide a safe space for or the local community to enjoy aquatic activities.

In April 2025, Griffith Public Schools started building a brand new swimming pool to replace the current 60-year-old pool, which has been out of use for two years. They are building a brand new building for the pool and putting a new indoor practice turf in the old pool room.

The pool will have eight lanes and will be open to the public after school hours. The administration is planning on offering more water activities like water polo, swimming lessons and competitive swimming.

Junior Tyler Drozd said, “I think the pool is a great idea, so it brings people closer and attracts people to Griffith.”

This pool isn’t just for sports. GPS wants the pool to be a source of good quality water for students and the community to swim in, as well as bring the community closer together.

The construction of the pool is projected to be complete in October 2026.

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Michael Lyons, Staff Reporter

Michael Lyons is a junior at Griffith High School, and this is his second year on Panther Press. In his free time, he plays games such as Call of Duty Rebirth Island. Originally, he did not sign up for the class but has grown to enjoy it. He says Panther Press has helped improve his writing by making it seem more professional. His goals in school are simple: to do his work and get it in on time. After high school, he wants to work in construction. His favorite thing about Panther Press is being able to voice his opinion in a more sophisticated way.