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Seguin ISD Approves Second Pre-K Campus in Bold Nature-Based Pilot Program Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) -- Seguin ISD this fall will be stepping off the beaten path and into nature with the approval of a new pilot program aimed at expanding pre-kindergarten opportunities for local families. During Monday’s special meeting, the school board voted to launch a second early childhood campus for 3-and 4-year-olds in partnership with the Will Smith Zoo School (WSZS), a nationally recognized outdoor learning program affiliated with the San Antonio Zoo. Set to open this fall at the district’s Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center (ILOLC), Pete Silvius, Seguin ISD’s director of whole child initiatives says the nature-based pre-K campus will mark a major step in offering non-traditional, research-backed learning environments that promote both cognitive and emotional growth during a child’s most formative years. “We will be a pilot program that
I believe is going to take recognition from all over the state and probably in the nation. It’s going to be a unique model. And so, I see this as being something that we can build upon. I anticipate that we’re going to be able to increase enrollment, increase capacity of the nature school that is at the Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center. And again, all in the name of trying to provide an education that is meeting the needs of some of our students that might not have their needs met otherwise. So not everyone has found their way into public education yet. And I’m really intrigued by the opportunity that this could pose to look at public education in a different way to meet those unique needs, said Silvius. Zachary Stingl, director of the Will Smith Zoo School (WSZS/San Antonio Zoo) says the program will operate on a half-day Outdoors, pg. 4
Seguin’s longtime tradition of hosting a 4th of July party downtown is again being made possible thanks to these local business partners who all know the importance of community and giving back. Seguin Radio KWED is recognizing these businesses for stepping up and helping to bring the party to families this Saturday night from 6 to 11 p.m. The celebration kicks off with the annual Kiddie Parade around Central Park at 6 p.m. Clint Taft and the Buck Wild Band plus son Colton will take the Republic Plastics Main stage. Also providing music at the same time that night will be D.J. DTrayne. Kids games, bouncy houses, food vendors and arts and crafts will all be available. The community is also invited out for a Glow Up Dance Party beginning at 9 p.m. Don’t forget to wear your glow décor. The event is free.