Our new Early Education Center playground opened on May 24, just in time for Early Education Family Day, which was held just two days later. The preschool children have been excitedly exploring the new play equipment, set up in two areas.

Thank you to the donors who contributed nearly $20,000 to cover the cost of the equipment and to Ralph Clayton and his work crew who laid the mulch in the play areas.

Fundraising for the large playground set, made by Superior Play Systems, began in August of 2022 as part of a Special Projects Appeal campaign that was sent out to school families, alumni and their parents, local businesses, churches, and friends in the community.

“We thank God for the generous donors who responded to our appeal and stepped forward over the past eight months to fully fund the new playground equipment, which will be a blessing to our youngest students for years to come,” said Chief School Administrator Karen Oblen. “Our Early Education students now have their own playground with equipment that is made just for their size and it will be place filled with laughter, exploration, and creativity.”

Oblen said there will be more additions to the playground in the coming weeks, including sod and fencing with privacy screening.