Thank You for Helping Us Transform Our Playgrounds!
Safe, modern, and accessible playgrounds and learning spaces are crucial for our children’s cognitive, physical, and social development.
Thanks to generous funding and the combined efforts of the Hope School Educational Foundation and the Hope Elementary District, we successfully renovated the playgrounds at Hope, Monte Vista, and Vieja Valley Elementary Schools! These much-needed improvements have created safer, more engaging play spaces for our students to enjoy every day.
With our playgrounds now complete, we are setting our sights on the next phase: enhancing other outdoor spaces at all three campuses. Our new efforts will focus on projects that provide both our growing student population and district community population with additional enriching environments to learn, explore, and connect with nature.
We are excited for what’s ahead and grateful for your continued support in making these spaces a reality! Please check out our Donors page to see who you can thank for these meaningful capital upgrades, as well as see our broad range of giving categories!
The Playground Project: Before & After
K-LAND (BEFORE)
K-LAND (AFTER)
MAIN PLAYGROUND (AFTER)
Monte Vista Elementary
Monte Vista completed renovations and upgrades to both the Kindergarten (K-Land) area and the main playground, creating safer, more engaging, and more inclusive outdoor spaces for our youngest learners.
These upgrades expanded green space, replaced aging play structures with modern, developmentally appropriate equipment, and reduced asphalt to encourage more natural movement and imaginative play. Improved safety features, accessible design elements, and flexible play zones now support physical activity and foster social connection among all students.
With these renovations, Monte Vista provided vibrant, welcoming environments that inspire exploration, creativity, and healthy play for every child.
Thanks to generous support, these essential playground upgrades became a reality, ensuring Monte Vista Mustangs have a place to grow, learn, and thrive.
montevistaschool.org
MAIN PLAYGROUND (BEFORE)
Hope Elementary
Hope Elementary recently reimagined its outdoor play areas with a full renovation of both the Kindergarten and main playground spaces, bringing in durable, high-quality equipment and a smarter, more inclusive layout to better serve all students.
The revitalized play areas now feature structures designed for longevity and high use, with a mix of climbing, balancing, and interactive elements that support a wide range of physical and developmental needs. The reorganized layout maximizes available space, improves traffic flow, and encourages more collaborative play throughout the day.
Intentional design choices focused on accessibility ensure that all members of Hope’s diverse student population can engage fully, inviting participation at every level.
Thanks to the generous support of families and community partners, Hope School Waves now enjoy a thoughtfully upgraded playspace that reflects the school’s values.
MAIN PLAYGROUND (BEFORE)
K-LAND (AFTER)
MAIN PLAYGROUND (COMPLETED)
MAIN PLAYGROUND (AFTER)
K-LAND (BEFORE)
MAIN PLAYGROUND (BEFORE)
MAIN PLAYGROUND (AFTER)
K-LAND (AFTER)
Vieja Valley Elementary
Vieja Valley recently completed transformative upgrades to both the Kindergarten (K-Land) area and the main playground, crafting inviting and accessible outdoor spaces tailored to the needs of our youngest Chargers.
The project introduced expanded natural areas and replaced outdated equipment with thoughtfully designed play structures that encourage active, imaginative, and social play. By incorporating inclusive features and improving safety throughout, these spaces now better support the diverse abilities and interests of all students.
These improvements create vibrant environments where every Charger can engage, explore, and connect, nurturing a strong sense of community and well-being.
Thanks to the generosity of donors and supporters, Vieja Valley Chargers now enjoy refreshed playgrounds that inspire growth, learning, and joyful play every day.
viejavalleyschool.org
Contributions can be made here via any DONATE button. Alternatively, a check made out to “Hope School District Educational Foundation” may be dropped off or mailed to the front office of any of the three schools, or the District office at: 3970 La Colina Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93110. We also accept donor advised funds, as well as stock/appreciated securities. We are happy to respond to any questions or concerns you may have, and can be reached at (805) 682-2564 or info@hsdef.org.