New North Shore Elementary to Open This Month in Mecca

MECCA (CNS) - The first elementary school built to include residents
in the North Shore community will open later this month in Mecca.
  

North Shore Elementary, located at 96-100 70th Ave., will open for the
first day of school on Aug. 20. The 60,000-square-foot, pre-kindergarten
through sixth grade facility was described by district officials as a
milestone.
  

``This campus will serve as a place of learning, growth and
opportunity for up to 500 students -- right in their own neighborhood,''
Coachella Valley Unified School District spokeswoman Maria Castillo said.
``It's more than a building; it's a symbol of hope, perseverance and our
district's commitment to ensuring every child has access to a high-quality
education close to home.''
  

``This school represents a promise fulfilled -- something the
community has dreamed of for years,'' Castillo added. ``Families have expressed
joy, pride and gratitude that their children will now have a school right here
in North Shore.''
  

The site held a groundbreaking ceremony in October 2022.
  

The mascot of North Shore Elementary is the Monarch Butterfly, which
represents ``transformation, resilience and growth -- values that perfectly
reflect our students and our community,'' Castillo said.
  

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