Schulte Playground More Than Halfway to Goal After South Shore Pancake Breakfast

The Schulte School playground has really old equipment that needs replacement big time. 

But, replacing an entire playground is pricey - around $40,000 - and the school district budget doesn't allocate funds to help beyond $5,000 each for three schools each year.

Parents in the Schulte PTA decided enough was enough and decided to raise the money themselves. Knowing what a steep hill they had to climb, the South Shore Fire union had an idea to help: throw a pancake breakfast.

Several area businesses donated food and equipment, including coffee and donuts from Dunkin' Donuts, and a special visit from several characters from Star Wars kept kids of all ages in awe.

According to Leann Pomeroy of the Schulte PTA, the breakfast paid off in a nice way by raising over $3,300, which puts the group more than half-way to their goal!

Thanks to everyone for coming together to support the Schulte School playground!