The Sheridan School District held a playground dedication ceremony today at the District’s Alternative Learning Academy campus. The new playground equipment is a result of a combined effort of the Sheridan School District, City of Sheridan, and multiple private businesses, organizations and individuals. Funding for the new equipment was through a grant jointly received by the school district and the city, as well as private donations. Now complete, the playground is available for use by the District’s students and is also available for families in the community throughout the year when school is not in session.
Local businesses and individuals who contributed to the project include: Nucor, which donated $10,000 and their employees contributed time for the demolition of old equipment and installation of the new equipment; Josh Kimbrell of Kimbrell Construction who donated time and equipment for the demolition; Jonathan Rhodes of J.R.’s Custom Steel Works who donated time and equipment for the demolition and installation; Mike Biggs who donated his time for demo and installation; Stockton Power Equipment, which donated equipment for demo and installation; Rowland-Stone Services, which donated equipment for the demolition; Mitchell’s Hot Hen Farms, which donated equipment for the demo and installation; Sheridan Masonic Lodge #260, which helped to raise money for the playground; Ace Hardware, which donated bags of concrete for the installation; Tractor Supply, which donated bags of concrete for the installation; Shelby Taylor Trucking donated funds for equipment; and the Grant County Chamber of Commerce has provided support throughout the year as the project progressed.