Denham Springs Elementary Playground Drive

The campus of Denham Springs Elementary was destroyed in flooding that ravaged our area in August of 2016.  All the buildings that housed our classrooms were deemed substantially damaged and had to eventually be torn down.  The students and staff from D.S.E. were housed in three different schools for six months while a temporary campus was prepared for us on the grounds of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.  While we were fortunate to have places for us to hold classrooms, we were unable to construct a playground area on this temporary location.  Our students have played in a grass field since February 2017.  If you ask our students what they miss about our former campus, the majority will tell you they miss having a playground.  The students in our Pre-K through fourth grade classes have never experienced having a school with playground equipment to use during recess.


We are finally nearing the completion of our new building project.  FEMA and our district are funding a wonderful structure where we will have 21st century classrooms.  However, playground areas for our Pre-K and K students as well as our 1st - 5th graders are not being funded by these sources.  That is what led to this fundraising campaign.  Our students have sold cookie dough and chocolates, but our efforts are miniscule compared to the cost of adequate playground equipment and surfacing.  This is why we are asking for your tax-deductible gift today.  Your gift will help us provide a high-quality, innovative play space for our students.  Every dollar raised through this fundraising drive contributes to our $175,000 fundraising goal, the dollar amount needed to build both playgrounds from the ground up.


Your support will bring our vision closer to reality.  Please join us in building a new, innovative world of play for the students at Denham Springs Elementary.   If you are making a contribution of $500 or more and would like to be recognized on our Wall of Donors, please complete this form .  

Bronze - $500 - $999
* Certificate of Sponsorship
* Recognition on the Wall of Donors (name listed)

Silver - $1,000 - $2,499
* Certificate of Sponsorship
* Recognition on the Wall of Donors (small)
* Recognition on D.S.E.'s Social Media

Gold - $2,500 - $4,999
* Certificate of Sponsorship
* Recognition on the Wall of Donors (medium)
* Recognition on D.S.E.'s Social Media
* Invitation to attend an Open House for Donors

Platinum - $5,000 - $9,999
* Certificate of Sponsorship
* Recognition on the Wall of Donors (large)
* Recognition on D.S.E.'s Social Media
* Invitation to attend an Open House for Donors
* Name on a Permanent Playground Recognition Sign

Diamond - $10,000 and up
* Certificate of Sponsorship
* Recognition on the Wall of Donors (extra-large)
* Recognition on D.S.E.'s Social Media
* Invitation to attend an Open House for Donors
* Name on a Permanent Playground Recognition Sign
* Attend Playground Ribbon Cutting

If you are unable to complete the donor form or would like additional information on this fundraiser, feel free to contact Denham Springs Elementary at [phone redacted].  

Thank you for taking the time to read our story!  NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL TO HELP!