Photos courtesy of the Alameda Unified School District, Robert A. Bothman, Inc., and QKA
Alameda, Calif., Jan. 13, 2026 – Last week, representatives from the Alameda Unified School District (AUSD), project team, staff, students and community members gathered to celebrate the completion of Encinal Jr. & Sr. High School’s stadium renovation. Made possible due to funding from Bond Measure B, the new track and field stadium was designed by Quattrocchi Kwok Architects (QKA) and built by Bothman Construction.
“Encinal High School’s new stadium is a source of pride for our students and the broader community,” said AUSD Superintendent Pasquale Scuderi. “We are looking forward to hosting many sporting events here and celebrating these state-of-the-art facilities. Thank you to the project team, and most importantly, the citizens of Alameda for their support of Measure B.”
The new 47,000 sq. ft. stadium replaces the school’s outdated track and field with modern facilities and artificial turf to accommodate soccer, tackle and flag football, and track and field events. Ringed by an eight-lane track, the stadium includes new bleachers with seating for 1,200 people, as well as an announcers’ and press box with scoreboard connectivity, a new stadium lighting system, and expanded equipment storage.
“Having long partnered with the district, we are excited to see this new stadium come to life for the community,” said Joel Williams, studio leader at QKA. “Its waterfront location, with sweeping views across San Francisco Bay, make this an extraordinary setting for high school sports—one that reflects the character of Alameda and elevates the student-athlete experience. Sports and physical education play a vital role in student development, and these facilities create new opportunities for competition, connection and school pride.”
The project’s landscaping and site work included new bottle-fill drinking fountains, planting, irrigation and a relocated memorial area. An accessible walkway surrounds the entire stadium, as well as new fencing, access gates and a paved walking path.
Additional Measure B projects currently underway throughout AUSD include the construction of a new campus for Wood Middle School, modernization of the Kofman Theater and new aquatics facilities at Alameda High School, all slated for completion in Summer 2026. The modernization of Frank Otis Elementary School is also expected to break ground at this time.
About Alameda Unified School District
Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) serves about 9500 students in Alameda, California, an island community in the San Francisco Bay Area. The district is committed to upholding the community’s core values of equity and excellence for every student by providing inclusive and safe conditions for learning that challenge and support every student to be culturally competent and prepared for college, career, and community participation. For more information, please visit the AUSD website, or follow us on Facebook or Instagram. Questions? Contact Susan Davis, Senior Manager, Community Affairs, at sdavis@alamedaunified.org.
