$2.5K TangerKids Grant To Upgrade Babylon Elementary Courtyard

BABYLON, NY — Babylon Elementary School has been awarded a $2,500 TangerKids Grant to fund upgrades designed to make the school’s courtyard playground more accessible and useful for all students.

Representatives from Tanger Outlets visited the school on Jan. 30 to present a ceremonial check to Principal Thomas Keogh, staff, students, and parents as part of the TangerKids community grant program, which provides funding for special projects and resources that help local schools succeed.

Keogh, who spearheaded the grant application, said the project centers on inclusivity and expanding how the space can be used by students. At least a portion of the funding is expected to go toward creating a school garden that will serve as an outdoor learning resource.

“Thank you to TangerKids for this opportunity to help update our courtyard playground,” Keogh said. “We are confident the improvements will benefit generations of students at Babylon Elementary School.”

District officials said the upgrades are intended to create a more welcoming and functional environment where students of all abilities can gather, learn, and play.