DUNWOODY, GA — The DeKalb County School Board is moving forward with a $2.7 million plan to renovate Dunwoody High School’s stadium, named after a famous alumnus.

The Dunwoody High School Football stadium is being renamed after beloved television personality and Dunwoody High School alumnus Ryan Seacrest.

School board member Andrew Ziffer said he hopes the project will demonstrate what can be accomplished through partnerships between the school district, private donors and the community.

“It’s about much more than just building seating at a high school,” Ziffer said. “It’s about demonstrating what’s possible when our district, private donors, and community work together.”

Most of the funding will come from the school’s community association, while the county will oversee and manage construction.

The planned upgrades include additional bleachers, new bathrooms, a press box and a new concession building, officials said.

Officials say Seacrest Stadium is set to officially open for football games at Dunwoody High School in August 2027, officials previously said.