Cactus Park Elementary unveils school renovation, farm expansion, Foodie Fest, and more
Innovative free public charter school offers students a curriculum centered around wellness, social identity, academic excellence and civic engagement, including an on-campus farm, food pantry, cactus garden and more
Cactus Park Foodie Fest, featuring free food trucks, free games and activities, school tours, and more to be held Saturday, December 7, 2024 from noon to 4 p.m.
Featuring 350+ students for the 2024-2025 school year, the building expansion includes a spacious new multipurpose room and stage, a state-of-the-art science lab, a unique outdoor classroom, and modern kitchen to headline Cactus Park’s “Farm to School” food program, which will allow students to eat breakfast and lunch made with the fruits and vegetables that are grown on-site.
A unique feature since the school’s opening in 2022, the Cactus Park Farm has also been expanded to welcome 16 baby chicks and two goats to the Cactus Park family. A vital component to the Cactus Park curriculum, which utilizes the farm to not only educate students on agriculture and sustainability, but as a wellness stress reliever, the Cactus Park farm features an updated chicken coop, expanded goat run, hydroponics, and garden beds, which feature a native pollinator garden, herb garden, and compost.
Cactus Park Elementary is also thrilled to kick off its winter enrollment drive with the Cactus Park Foodie Fest 2024. Held Saturday, December 7, 2024 from noon to 4 p.m., the Cactus Park Foodie Fest will include free food, family games, tours of the recently-expanded Cactus Park Elementary campus, performances, and student enrollment for 2025.
Cactus Park Elementary is accepting free applications for Kindergarten through fifth grade-aged students for the 2024-25 school year. Interested parents can find additional information and apply for Cactus Park Elementary at pilotednevada.org. Keep up with Cactus Park Elementary on Facebook and Instagram @CactusParkElementary.
ABOUT CACTUS PARK ELEMENTARY
Established in 2022, Cactus Park Elementary offers students a curriculum centered around wellness, social identity, academic excellence and civic engagement, including an on-campus farm, food pantry, cactus garden, and more.
Cactus Park Elementary aims to revolutionize the idea of what’s possible in public education. From teacher hiring and training to student curriculum and cultural learning, Cactus Park Elementary is centered around the identities and dreams of the students.
Cactus Park Elementary students are positioned to thrive, as they have the opportunity to participate in a number of unique classes, clubs and learning concepts, including a highly-rated math & literacy curriculum, social-emotional learning, identity studies, health & wellness enrichment and civic engagement to help empower the young voices of Las Vegas. In addition, the family-centered school offers enrichment services to the families of the Cactus Park Elementary students, including food pantry, resource fairs, family events, and more.