Principal Christy Collins was joined by Seattle Mayor Ed Murray and third grader Juilan who rang the bell to start the day of school. The new campus, just completed, was a $40 million project and reflects K-5 STEM principles in its design.
Mayor Ed Murray came to the brand new Arbor Heights K-5 STEM school, a $40 million project (one of five new schools in the district), to welcome students to the new campus on the first day of school, Sept. 7.
The school held its ribbon cutting on Sept. 6.
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He was joined on the playground by Principal Christy Collins and 3rd grade student Julian who rang the school bell to officially mark the beginning of the school year.
Mayor Murray expressed his pride in the fact that for the first time Pre-K education would be offered on the campus.
Hundreds of students and parents were on hand for the event.
Joining the Mayor were:
Stephen Nielsen, Deputy Superintendent, Seattle Public Schools
Cashel Toner, Director of Early Learning, Seattle Public Schools
Dwane Chappelle, Director of Education and Early Learning, City of Seattle
Leslie Harris, Seattle School Board Director
