USD 489

The Dane G. Hansen Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to Wilson Elementary School to purchase playground equipment that will benefit its students and the children living in the neighborhood.

The grant was writing by Principal Anita Scheve and parent Amanda Bickle.

The Wilson Home and School Association has also been saving money from its fundraisers during the past several years to help purchase additional playground equipment for the school.

New equipment for the playground will be installed during the course of this summer and be ready for students to enjoy at the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year.

“USD 489 wishes to extend its heart-felt appreciation to the Dane G. Hansen Foundation for its continued support of education,” a the district said in a news release.