Have you had a chance to see our NEW SPORTS COURT and upgraded playground?! The dream to make over the Longfellow playground has been 10 years in the making and it's finally happened! Our playground committee worked with Kaboom this last year and Longfellow was chosen to receive a Sports Court and additional playground upgrades! While the bulk of the cost was paid for by Foresters Financial via a KaBOOM! grant, PTA easily had the additional funds needed on our end to make this happen due to amazing fundraising from the Jogathon.

Many people gave up their summer to prepare for the build day on August 17. THANK YOU TO THE AMAZING PLAYGROUND COMMITTEE AND TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WHO CAME OUT AUGUST 15-17! It was an amazing success that was even recognized by Councilmember Al Austin and Mayor Garcia. Now our students have a place to play soccer (much needed!), tennis or volleyball. After many years of trying to enhance Longfellow’s playground, it is wonderful to finally see this addition.

To view more photos of the upgraded playground, click HERE.