Phillip C. Showell Elementary & community playground
A community member seeks assistance to renovate a local school’s dilapidated playground for student and community use in a town that does not have another town park or playground. In addition to a space for children to gather and play, the area could be used as a gathering place for community events.
Why It Matters
Some families in Selbyville are able to access playgrounds in their neighborhood developments, but for those who do not live in developments (by choice or by the inability to afford those housing options) the playground at PCS Elementary is the only space available to gather and play. The school has a large population of English language learners. It’s a diverse school in a diverse community that deserves to have a gathering space that rivals those found in nearby housing developments.
The Impact
“Our small school is one of the hubs of our town. Many families come here to play with their children, as there is no community playground in Selbyville,” wrote project nominator and PCS Elementary principal Mary Kerr. “However, as a Title I school with a low-income population, raising funds has been a challenge to update our playground equipment to maintain safety and meet our students' needs."
As a former special education teacher, I struggle daily knowing that none of our play equipment is ADA compliant. This is a major barrier for students and community members.
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