Rotary, Weyerhaeuser help Hodgesville Elementary School upgrade playground

News Release

September 18, 2020

Hodgesville Elementary School students and staff are excited to utilize newly installed playground equipment for both Pre-K and older students.

The upgrade was made possible by a generous donation from the Rotary Club of Buckhannon-Upshur in August 2019 and a grant from Weyerhaeuser.

After being on waiting lists, planning and design meetings, and a pandemic, the project is finally complete and ready for students. A huge shout out to both our Rotary Club and Weyerhaeuser for their generous support.

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