Three Trinity County elementary schools have been able to take advantage of funding from the State of California to update their classrooms for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) facilities. 

While TK was available at many public schools in California, it became a required offering through legislation passed in 2021, making TK available to all 4-year-olds and income-eligible 3-years-olds in the state within five years.  The legislature and governor followed that up with allocating funding to assist school districts in remodeling their school campuses to build facilities that adequately meet the needs of this new grade level.  

Lewiston Elementary was first out of the gate, applying the first year that funding was available to update their Kindergarten room which hadn’t had a significant makeover since the school was constructed in the late 1950’s.  With remodeled a “right sized” bathroom, new flooring and paint and a wide open floor plan, the TK and K kids at Lewiston now have a fresh educational environment that focuses on play based learning.   Lewiston’s project is now complete and was recently featured in a piece on KRCR TV.

Junction City Elementary and Douglas City Elementary submitted successful funding applications during the second funding round.  Both campuses will also receive additional funding from Trinity County Behavioral Health to fund adjoining counseling / special services rooms.  The new TK building will be placed on a portion of the rear playground area on both campuses.  

All three districts are excited about being able to provide key facilities and support for the youngest students on their respective campuses.