Eagle Mountain Elementary School recently celebrated the opening of its new playground morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted in partnership with the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce.
The playground, designed to give students a safe and engaging space to play and learn, marks a major investment in the school’s commitment to student wellness and development, the school said in a statement.
Principal Mychelle Spivey joined students Emmy Gitz, Melanie Treat, and Olivia Milum in speaking at the ceremony about the importance of the new play area for the school community.
Funding for the project came from grants awarded by The Toro Company and Casey’s Cash for Classrooms program. Additional donations were provided by Baker Family Dentistry and Schmitt Templin, LLC, along with contributions from other community members, in loving memory of Presley Grace Schmitt, the daughter of former Eagle Mountain Elementary student Hannah Schmitt and granddaughter of Eagle Mountain Elementary teacher Julie Grace (pictured below, holding banner, with Spivey and Eagle Mountain Elementary students.
Spivey said the playground reflects the community’s shared dedication to creating opportunities for children to grow, explore, and connect.
“This project wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of our local partners and supporters,” she said. “It’s a wonderful example of what can happen when a community comes together for its students.”
Click here to watch a video of the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Images submitted and via Eagle Mountain Elementary
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