Elementary school creates outdoor classroom

HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - Roy G. Elementary School in Hazard has a new outdoor classroom.

The unused space was once just dirt and grass between parts of the school.

Principal Derek Allen said they wanted the area to have a purpose.

“We just really wanted to turn into something special that we can use in an instructional way and increase our school culture too. So, we took a vacant alley between two buildings, which was a dirt path, and we turned it into what’s called an umbrella alley,” he said.

With the space covered in colorful umbrellas, tables, and a whiteboard, Allen said it would serve as a place for teachers to change up the scenery.

“And it’s an outdoor classroom setting that I think our kids are going to love, we’re really excited about it,” Allen added.

Allen said he hopes the space will boost the creativity of the students.

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