Hundreds of community members gathered Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the ribbon cutting of Still Water Elementary School, marking an exciting milestone before Davis School District students begin school this fall.
Held outside the school's main entrance, the ceremony brought together district leaders, city officials, students and community members to celebrate a school built to serve Syracuse's growing community.
Speakers included Still Water Elementary Principal Kurt Farnsworth, Davis School District Board of Education member Kristen Hogan, Superintendent Dr. Dan Linford and Syracuse Mayor Dave Maughan. Each spoke about the collaboration and community support that made the new school possible.
Students played an important role in the celebration by joining district and community leaders for the ribbon cutting, just as they did during the school's groundbreaking ceremony.
Following the ceremony, attendees were invited inside for the school's first public open house. Families explored classrooms, learning spaces and common areas, getting their first look at the building.
The event was attended by members of the Davis School District Board of Education, Syracuse City officials and royalty, staff, families and future students, reflecting the strong community support behind the new school.
Still Water Elementary–with its otter mascot and community-selected colors of copper, blue, green, cream and brown–represents the growth, connection and bright future of the Syracuse community.