08/20/2026
Green Acres Elementary Has a NEW Playground!
Last night was filled with immense pride, joy, and maybe a few happy tears as our Weber School District community gathered for the official ribbon-cutting of the brand-new, inclusive playground at Green Acres Elementary!
What started three years ago as a vision to ensure EVERY student—regardless of ability—has a space to play, connect, and belong is now a reality. Thanks to an incredible grassroots effort, our community raised $325,000 to bring this dream to life!
We extend our deepest district gratitude to the amazing leaders and volunteers who poured their hearts into this project, including former principal Justin Willie, current principal Heather Georgi, Life Skills teacher Savannah Barnes, project champions Sheena Miles and Jerrica Mays, the dedicated Green Acres PTO, and our hard-working Weber School District facilities team.
We are also profoundly grateful for the key community partners who helped us cross the finish line:
*Weber County RAMP Grant Committee (for their transformative $200k grant!)
*The Weber Foundation & The Mitchell Foundation
*Weber Communities That Care & local artist Ali Lundell for the fantastic new blacktop obstacle course and affirmation hopscotch!
*Big T Recreation & Rodeo Development
*Weber High School Student Body for their inspiring "Quarters & Cans" drive
*Representative Ryan Wilcox for donating new sports equipment for recess!
*All of the local businesses, restaurant night partners, and families who donated time, funds, and boundless support!
This project is a true testament to the —proving that when our Weber community comes together, extraordinary things happen for our kids.
What’s Next? Phase 1 is officially open for play, and Phase 2 will be installed by the end of September! 🎈