Some brand new playground equipment will be waiting for Knox Elementary School students when they return to class this August.
Back in March, the elementary school was awarded approximately $40,000 through the Lowe’s Operation Playground grant. The grant money was put toward new equipment and additional funds raised by the Lil’ Redskins Fan Club covered the cost of installation and mulch. Continue reading
Knox Elementary School’s playground equipment will be getting some major upgrades, thanks to Lowe’s Operation Playground grant of more than $40,000. Representatives from the Plymouth Lowe’s store presented a giant check to the Lil’ Redskins Booster Club and other school officials during Thursday’s Basketball Bonanza event. That, along with $16,000 raised by the booster club, will be used to replace the west end playground used by first and second graders.
Yesterday afternoon, Knox Elementary School celebrated the completion of a grant-funded project with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Outdoor Odyssey is a one-of-a-kind classroom that was constructed thanks to community collaboration and the dedicated efforts of motivated faculty members.
Second Grade teacher Jamie Shireman worked with Knox High School science teacher Marge Woods to obtain grants to fund the project. They were able to receive $11,000 worth of funding through the Starke County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Arrow Head Country RC & D Grant. Continue reading
Construction kicked off yesterday on a ‘rain garden’ in front of the Knox Community Elementary School. Last year, Knox faculty members Jamie Shireman and Marge Wood received $11,000 dollars worth of grant money to bring an outdoor nature lab to the school. Continue reading
Knox Elementary School will be getting an outdoor learning center. Superintendent A.J. Gappa says an outdoor chalkboard, seating, and landscaping will be installed on the west side of the school. Continue reading
