Day 76

A small investment can yield beneficial results that will continue to be enjoyed for many years. In 2019, we heard about a Spartanburg County opportunity called Keep OneSpartanburg Beautiful. The program offered a competitive mini-grant application for up to $2,500 to improve and beautify an outdoor area in Spartanburg County. Knowing the importance of first impressions, we opted to landscape the area around the electronic sign, at the main campus entrance, which advertises school events.

Working with Charles Farr, our Facilities Director at that time, we devised a plan to plant shrubs and flowering plants and put pavers around the sign. In January 2020, we received a grant for $2,125 and began to work on the program. The landscaping was completed in March 2020 and continues to provide a welcoming sight as people approach one of the gateways to the city on Cedar Springs Road/Highway 56. It also draws the eyes of drivers to the SCSDB sign, letting them know that SCSDB is a vibrant and active school with many programs and activities.

The picture on the previous page shows the sign before the landscaping.  The picture at the top of this page shows the sign after the landscaping with bricks/pavers encircling the sign with trees, bushes, and flowers.

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