Displaced Students Return to New Temporary Campus After Eaton Fire

Rapid School Rebuilding Efforts

• 🏫 Saint Mark's School students, displaced by the Eaton Fire, have returned to a new temporary campus named Saint Mark's Village.
• ⚡ The campus was constructed in a record 6 weeks, significantly faster than the typical 9 months for such projects.
• 🚀 This rapid rebuilding was facilitated by an executive order from Governor Newsom, which cleared the way for city planners to act quickly.

Campus Facilities and Student Population

• 📍 The temporary campus is part of the larger La Salle Academy campus in Pasadena.
• 📚 It houses developmental kindergarten through 6th-grade students, with approximately 270 children on-site.
• 🗓️ Students are expected to remain at this temporary location through the end of the next school year.

Community and Emotional Impact

• 🎉 Students, teachers, and parents have expressed excitement about the new campus, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on Friday.
• 🌟 The new campus provides a much-needed sense of normalcy for students who have experienced uncertainty.
• 💬 Schools are recognized as a stabilizing force for children during both good and bad times.

Student Reactions

• 😊 Despite what they have been through, students were seen with smiles on their faces returning to school to be with friends and teachers.
• 👏 The return to school marks a step back towards normal life for the children.