The Rochelle Independent School District soon will have new playground equipment that will provide students with a safer and more engaging outdoor play environment, thanks to a $23,999 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
The LCRA Community Grant, along with $6,000 in matching funds from the district, will enable the district to modernize its playground and replace outdated equipment with newer, safer structures designed for younger children.
The playground is used by students during school days and is available to the public outside of school hours. In addition to improving the campus environment, the new equipment will help encourage physical activity both during and after school hours, and will provide welcoming space for students and local families for years to come.
“Providing additional playground equipment designed specifically for our younger students was something our community recognized as a real need,” said Matthew Fields, superintendent of Rochelle Independent School District.
“About a year ago, when our site-based committee identified this gap, we agreed it was a priority, but we didn’t have a clear path to make it happen,” Fields said. “Thanks to this grant, what once felt like a dream is becoming a reality. Without this support, there is no way we could have afforded a project like this, and we’re excited to see it installed for our students and families to enjoy.”
