When West Avenue Elementary School students come back to class from the summer break, their eyes will light up seeing bright murals, colorful furniture and a brand new makerspace.
School Principal Bonnie Trammell said planning for the space dedicated to science, technology, engineering and math has been ongoing since February. Throughout the months of planning, the school has kept it a secret from the students so they can walk in on the first day of school to a vibrant surprise, Trammell said.
“Oh, they’re going to be ecstatic just walking into that space with the bright colors and new furniture and new resources,” Trammell said. “I think they’re going to be a little shocked and probably unsure of what to do at first, but fortunately, we have fabulous staff who I have no doubt will do a phenomenal job of guiding them on how to use the space.”
