Whittier High School Athletic Fields Improvement Project

The Whittier Union High School District is initiating the Whittier High School Athletic Fields Improvement Project located at 12417 Philadelphia Street in Whittier, California. This project focuses on upgrading athletic facilities by replacing natural turf with synthetic turf for the football, baseball, softball, and multi-purpose soccer fields. Additional scope of work includes track re-surfacing, the installation of twelve light poles and scoreboards, new concrete paving and fencing at entry areas, and underground storm drain improvements. The project also involves minor excavation, grading, trenching, and the removal of low shrubs, ivy, and grass. The project is classified under NAICS code 237990 and is managed by Deputy Superintendent Kevin Jamero. It has been granted categorical exemptions under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301, 15304, and 15314, as the improvements constitute minor alterations and maintenance that do not increase school capacity or add new classrooms. No mature trees will be removed during the process. This effort is currently listed as a forecast with a posted date of July 24, 2026.