Dak Prescott gave more than $1 million to his Louisiana high school, funding a huge new video board and revamped weight room

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott gifted more than $1 million to his alma mater, Haughton High School in Haughton, Louisiana, funding a new video scoreboard, described as one of the largest of its kind in the state, and a revamped weight room. The gift was honoured at a ceremony on 5 November 2025, where the school's football field was dedicated as Prescott Field. Here's how the donation came together, and what the ceremony meant to the community that watched him grow up.Dak Prescott's $1 million gift to his alma mater, Haughton High SchoolAhead of the 2025 football season, Prescott gifted more than $1 million to Haughton High School, as per KTBS, funding what was the largest video scoreboard of its kind in Louisiana, along with a revamped weight room. In the same space, he once trained alongside his own teammates. As KSLA News 12 reported, a ceremony honouring the donation was held on 5 November 2025 at 6 p.m., during which the school's football field was officially dedicated as Prescott Field.The Prescott Field dedication ceremonyThe dedication was held at Harlan Stadium and doubled as a fundraiser for Haughton Athletics, with tickets priced at $5 and free admission for Bossier Parish School Board employees with an ID badge. The event drew a large crowd, complete with fireworks and applause, welcoming Prescott back to the same stadium where his high school career began. Reflecting on the moment, Prescott told KTBS 3 the day was something he had once imagined for himself and his brothers, thanking Haughton for the occasion.Prescott's history of giving back to HaughtonSince beginning his NFL career, Prescott has remained closely connected to his former school. Beyond the scoreboard and weight room donation, his philanthropy has included hosting youth football camps, donating sports equipment and uniforms, purchasing school supplies, and sponsoring athletic events at Haughton, a pattern the outlet reported has spanned several years, citing a school news release.Prescott's record-setting career and ties to HaughtonAccording to KTAL/KMSS, Prescott last played for Haughton in 2010, leading the team to the only undefeated regular season in the school's history. He still holds several school records, including career passing touchdowns (80) and rushing touchdowns (37), as well as passing touchdowns in a single season (39). At the dedication, Prescott told KTAL News he was proud to be "from Haughton" and to call himself a Buccaneer, underscoring the lasting bond between the NFL quarterback and the small Bossier Parish town where his football career first began.Catch the latest World News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.