Despite the chill, yesterday`s Willowbrook Playground Presentation brought smiles and cheers - the students couldn’t have been more excited! Principal Panosh led the celebration, giving a big shout-out🙌 to those who made this project a reality: Polk County Supervisor Steve Van Oort, Community Grant Administrator Lisa Mood-Tunks, Prairie Meadows, the Southeast Polk School Board, SEP Leadership, SEP Education Foundation, and the Willowbrook PTA. Their collective efforts have brought the new playground to life.

🚧Construction is nearly complete, and the students are eager to explore the colorful new equipment. 🛝

A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this wonderful playground upgrade! ...

🎉Congratulations to Delaware Elementary special education associate Autumn Quick and jr. high special education associate Cassidy Larsen for earning this month`s Spotlights! Way to go! 🙌 ...

🎉 This morning, Four Mile Elementary kicked off the School Board`s monthly building visits by showcasing how they’re strengthening student-to-student relationships! 💬

The Student Lighthouse Team impressed everyone with their insights on leadership and what it means to be a positive role model. Then, we joined the classrooms to experience "Circles," a daily activity designed to build connections and foster a sense of community. 🌟

The results are already showing—fewer office referrals and improved behaviors! Keep up the amazing work, Four Mile! 💪 ...