Westport has a long history with Waltersville School. For years, Staples High School world language students have volunteered at the K-8 facility across the street from the former Father Panik Village in Bridgeport.
Now another group has stepped up. Last spring, the school wanted to transform a barren courtyard into something more inviting. They asked the Westport Garden Club to help.
The low-key — but very committed — 90-year-old organization said “of course!” The result: 4 beautiful perennial gardens.
The Westport Garden Club was joined by Pivot Ministries, a Waltersville neighbor. Labor, design and plants were all donated.
Westporters and Bridgeporters work together at the Waltersville School.
Yesterday’s ribbon-cutting yesterday was a festive affair. School staff, Garden Club members and Pivot Ministries helpers joined together to celebrate.
The opening of Waltersville School this year will be very joyful indeed.
