Old Mill School

Our school garden is just getting started. Kandee Adams, school principal is very much in support of the garden. The two garden coordinators have received approval and support from several of the other teachers, the PTA, our community partner, Green Jeans Garden Supply and the school community. We are excited to get the garden growing! Many active parents have expressed interest in helping the garden become a success and symbol of school unity.

One goal of the garden is to create an outdoor classroom. This garden will be a usable green space for the children to extend and enhance their learning. Children will learn where their food comes from, how to grow their own food through garden education, which will link, to science, nutrition and wellness. Teachers will work to connect the garden to the new Common Core Standards in math, languages arts and science. Teachers at Old Mill School (OMS) have wanted a school garden for some time.

The garden will add a natural green space to the mostly concrete and asphalt blacktop play area. OMS has no grassy field. Although there are several nice trees and plants, the only green space is in the front of the school. It is not very accessible to the students, and student play is not encouraged in this area.
The garden will also help strengthen our school community. It will beautify the school and help children develop pride in caring for a their own school garden.