Bourbonnais, IL – A Bourbonnais school gym has a new name and a new look following a recent renovation that has transformed the space into the freshly branded Patriot Hyundai Arena.
According to a social media post Monday by the Bourbonnais Elementary School District #53, the gym received a major facelift, featuring a redesigned court showcasing the district’s Tiger mascot in bold fashion. The district also revealed that a partnership with local dealership Patriot Hyundai led to the arena’s renaming.
“Thanks to the generous support of Patriot Hyundai, our gym has a new name and our students have a renewed space to compete, grow, and win,” the district posted. The arena features a dramatic new floor design, a rebranded entrance, and scoreboard signage that now highlights both the new sponsor and the “Home of the Tigers” pride.
The sponsorship reflects growing trends across Illinois school districts to seek private partnerships for facility improvements. In this case, district officials say the deal has allowed for a much-needed gym upgrade without relying on additional taxpayer funding.
The newly unveiled court will serve as the venue for upcoming student athletic competitions and events throughout the 2025 school year. District #53 encouraged the community to come out and support local student-athletes in their revitalized arena.
The announcement was met with positive reactions from local residents online, many praising the district and Patriot Hyundai for investing in students’ extracurricular environments.
No financial terms of the sponsorship agreement were disclosed.
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