Between 300 and 400 people attended the seventh annual Boardman Community Resource Extravaganza at Sam Boardman Elementary recently.
The event is an opportunity for various organizations and businesses to share with families the support and help available within the Boardman community.
Those who attended included families from all three schools in Boardman – Sam Boardman Elementary, Windy River Elementary and Riverside Junior/Senior High School. In previous years, the Extravaganza was held only at Windy River Elementary, but the district wanted to expand to include more families.
The community was represented with more than 20 local organizations including banks, the police department, the Port of Morrow Workforce Center and the new Boardman Recreation Center. Many local service organizations, ranging from the Department of Human Services to Morrow County School District’s Care Team to OSU Extension and 4-H, also attended and provided information, prizes and games for families.
“This is an excellent event for our community and allows our families to see all the various entities available to support them and their child,” said Brandon Hammond, principal of Windy River Elementary. Hammond said the school district appreciates the organizations that made time to attend the event and provide information. He also said staff at Boardman schools are excited to collaborate with the community and look forward to the event next year and for many years to come.
