KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Thanks to the work of community members of all ages, Riviera Elementary School has a new swing set for its students.

The new swing set was installed on Saturday, March 24.

Even in the rain, the swing set installation was reported to be a rewarding event, according to the Riviera Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization.

The parents who showed up in the rain to construct the swing set and shovel the 80 yards of engineered cedar chips will long be rewarded as the children at Riviera Elementary will enjoy this playground equipment for many years to come, the group said.

Teachers, parents, children and community members have wanted to see a swing set installed for the first through fifth graders for a very long time, the group reported, adding that it's proud to have the opportunity to provide such a wonderful addition to the school.

The group thanked all those who contributed to raising the funds and donating the resources for the new Riviera Elementary School swing set.

For the past year the PTO has been raising funds to purchase the nearly $7,500 swing set and ground materials.  

PTO Vice President Pilar White spearheaded the swing set project. Her hard work was credited with realizing the goal of providing the new playground equipment for the school's children.

For more information on how businesses and individual members of the community can help with upcoming events at the Riviera Elementary School, contact PTO President Cherie DeChaine at 707-277-6050.