On Aug. 26, students, teachers, staff and parents gathered around the newly installed playground for a blessing and ribbon cutting ceremony. Father Tony Blount, SOLT, pastor of St. Anthony Parish officiated the ceremony.

The plan for the new playground, which included landscaping, was initiated four years ago. The students were excited about playing on the colorful playground which includes a play area for elementary and middle school students.

The playground was made possible by a grant from the Kennedy Foundation and funds raised by St. Anthony School Fiesta Mexicana Candidates.