Elementary school mural project
An elementary school is seeking help with a revitalization and beautification project — including an inspirational large-scale mural and shade structures for outdoor learning — that will help ensure the school campus is safer, cleaner and more accessible for its students, the majority of whom live below the poverty line.
Why It Matters
The mural project, which will line the Hillcrest Elementary hallways with portraits of BIPOC heroes, will serve to remind the students that they come from a lineage of greatness. Right now, the entire school is devoid of any color and is painted a singular bland tan color. The staff believes the students are deserving of a space that is vibrant, beautiful and full of life. They hope this project will inspire students to walk through the halls of their school with their heads held high, motivated to learn and grow in a place that instills awe and wonder.
The Impact
“The students of Hillcrest are compassionate and brilliant, wide-eyed and genuine, courageous and empowered,” said project nominator and Hillcrest first grade teacher Rachel Axelrad. “We want them to return to a campus that is decorated with the faces of folks who have gone down in history as activists and heroes, to remind our scholars of their own greatness, and to inspire them to one day change the world. We have a mural team, composed of invested stakeholders such as parent representatives, teachers, students, and staff that has designed a clear vision for the campus and we have made connections with local muralists from the community, but we have no funding to make this dream come true. Our students, families, and community members are so very deserving of this project coming to fruition.”
We want (our students) to return to a campus that is decorated with the faces of folks who have gone down in history as activists and heroes, to remind our scholars of their own greatness, and to inspire them to one day change the world.
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