March 2015: Serna Elementary School is home to the District's newest school park, called a SPARK, that will be open to the public after school hours. This exciting project was a partnership between North East ISD, San Antonio Sports and the City of San Antonio to convert school playgrounds into larger park areas that the school neighborhood can use.
This park features two covered playgrounds, a football/soccer field, two multi-purpose fields, basketball court, disc golf, and bleachers.
"We want children to get off the couches, but we have to give them an opportunity," said George Block with San Antonio Sports. "By expanding our investment in elementary schools, we can get a park in every neighborhood."
The school parks give the neighborhood easy access to free exercise facilities. The SPARK park will be open to the public from sunrise to sunset on Saturdays, Sundays, and school holidays. The park will also be open during the week after school at 6:30 p.m. until sunset. The SPARK will be closed when school is in session or when use of the SPARK school ground is necessary for school purposes.
This is the third SPARK in NEISD. Larkspur Elementary School's SPARK opened March 17, 2015. Camelot Elementary School's SPARK opened in 2013.
Serna's Student Council and band members cut the ribbon at the grand opening.
Students enjoy playing on the covered playground areas.
(L to R) Dr. Brian G. Gottardy, Superintendent of Schools, Sandy Hughey, NEISD Board of Trustees Secretary, Mike Gallagher, Councilman District 10.
