Community support for two bond measures led to the transformation of three playgrounds in the Anaheim Elementary School District.
Jefferson, Orange Grove and Westmont elementary schools received new playground installations during the summer months. These additions include expansive canopies, offering students shelter and protection as they participate in dynamic play and discovery beneath the sun’s rays. At Westmont, the district added wheelchair-accessible swings.
The district shared this news and a video of students enjoying the new play equipment on Instagram and Facebook.
“Our shared commitment to giving our students the best has come alive with these upgraded playgrounds,” said Dr. Christopher Downing, superintendent of the Anaheim Elementary School District.”
The new installations were made possible through the passing of Measure G, which received support from registered voters in 2010, and Measure G, which passed in 2016. Both measures are under the the review of a citizens’ oversight committee, which was established to ensure that bond proceeds are properly expended.
“We thank the support of the community and the successful implementation of the Measure G & J Bond programs for making these dreams of inclusive and fun play areas a happy reality,” Dr. Downing said. “As we celebrate this milestone, we are excited for what lies ahead.”
Here are the other stories we’re following this week:
- OCDE Deputy Superintendent Dr. Ramon Miramontes issued a statement on Thursday in response to the fatal shooting at Cook’s Corner in Trabuco Canyon.
- Bilingual professionals from more than 90 different school districts will convene in Orange County in September for the 2023 Interpreters and Translators conference.
- As Southern Californians braced for Tropical Storm Hilary, the OCDE Newsroom kept a running digest with information and resources for local school communities.
- One Billion Acts of Kindness, a campaign that OCDE and County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares launched in 2016, has logged more than 14.7 million acts.
- Mission San Juan Capistrano launched a new immersive education program, which features a self-guided audio tour titled to help students learn about California missions.
- Laguna Beach High welcomed students to a new school year with new additions to the campus, including a new well space and a family resource center.
- The Los Alamitos Education Foundation donated $55,000 to fund stipends for six counseling interns who will be working closely with district wellness counselors.
- The Orange Unified School District Board of Education has unanimously appointed Ernest “Ernie” Gonzalez as its new superintendent. He has served the district since 2012 under multiple roles.
- A community organization partnered with local businesses to hold a back-to-school giveaway event to support students in Huntington Beach’s Oak View neighborhood with new shoes and backpacks.
- Newport-Mesa Unified campuses welcomed students to a new school year on Monday, after Tropical Storm Hilary passed.
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