Buena Park District unveils recreation area, EdSource district leader interviewed and more – OCDE Newsroom

Playing pickleball, running on the track, and swinging on the playground are just some of the activities that await students in the Buena Park School District thanks to the recent opening of Whitaker Park.

In partnership with the City of Buena Park, the district held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 7 to unveil the new facility, which features courts, a fitness trail and a children’s play structure. Buena Park Superintendent Dr. Julienne Lee and City Manager Aaron France hosted the event, which featured presentations from local elected officials and a performance by students from Whitaker Elementary.

“This beautiful space shows the power of collaboration,” said Dr. Lee. “It started as an idea, a conversation between the city and the school district, and last year it came to fruition. This park is a legacy for our families and a green, vibrant place for our community to thrive.”

After the gates officially opened to the public, students were able to test out the equipment with their classmates and family members. Since the park is right next to Whitaker Elementary’s grounds, Principal Stephanie Williamson said school staff will move its daily morning walk, known as the “Whitaker Walk,” to the quarter-mile route and invite families to participate on the last Friday of every month.

“We are so excited for our students and families,” said Principal Williamson. “Our teachers have big plans to teach science classes outdoors, especially when the butterfly garden is in full bloom.”

Whitaker Park is available to Whitaker Elementary School students during school hours and is open to the public after school and on weekends.

The Buena Park School District serves approximately 4,000 students in kindergarten through eighth grade in five elementary schools and two middle schools in Buena Park.

Here are the other stories we followed this week:

• As some families prepare for the upcoming back-to-school season, teachers and pediatricians have released tips to help parents ease their children’s worries before they start school.

• Corona del Mar High School alumnus Trinity Rodman and Huntington Beach High School alumnus Jenna Nighswonger helped the U.S. team win the gold medal in the Olympic women’s soccer final on August 10.

• The California Credit Union Foundation seeks to fund innovative classroom projects by Orange County teachers through its fall grant program.

• Starting in May next year, high school students will be offered nine Advanced Placement courses – including fundamentals of computer science and world history – in digital format.

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