Sacajawea Elementary PTA Advocate For Inclusive Playground In Great Falls

Playground Completed For Great Falls Elementary School

Sacajawea Elementary School held a ribbon cutting in Great Falls for their new inclusive playground on Thursday September 12th. This playground was a move that was put into place by the PTA of the school, inspired by two students with disabilities making the previous playground inaccessible to them.

According to the Electric, the Sacajawea PTA formed a playground committee in January 2022 and easily met their goal in 18 months from community support and donations.

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"The playground is fully inclusive with sections of poured in place rubber surfacing providing access to a large play structure as well as stand alone equipment."

The total costs for the playground included nearly $300,000 for equipment and surfacing, over $60,000 for installation and concrete, almost  $9,000 for shipping and $30,000 on ground work.

They raised over $100,000 with fundraisers and received $200,000 from private donors. They also received grants this year, with the possibility of another grant next year to add swings.

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Multiple Inclusive Playgrounds Are In Works In Great Falls

Great Falls Public Schools is working with the Great Falls Public School Foundation to provide funding for more inclusive playgrounds in Great Falls with current projects in process for Lincoln Elementary and Chief Joseph Elementary which started construction this summer.

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If you are interested in donating to help these schools get updated equipment you can reach out to the Great Falls Public Schools Foundation here.