Investing in Student Safety with School Fencing Grant

The Village Foundation of Blowing Rock has awarded a grant to Blowing Rock School to improve the fencing around its playground and athletic fields, making the campus both safer and more attractive.

Lee Price, Charles Hardin & Logan Rowell presenting Principal Madison Hollar with the grant.

While the original project included funding for traditional chain-link fencing, The Village Foundation, in partnership with a generous anonymous donor, provided additional funding to upgrade highly visible portions of the perimeter to attractive, black security fencing. The improvement provides an added measure of safety for students and staff while complementing the character of the surrounding community.

The grant continues the Foundation’s support of the school, which previously included funding for the playground restroom facilities.

Principal Madison Hollar says, “The safety and well-being of our students is always our highest priority, and we are incredibly grateful to The Village Foundation of Blowing Rock for its continued generosity and commitment to our school. Partnerships like this make a meaningful difference, helping us provide a safe, welcoming environment where our children can learn, grow, and thrive.”

Investing in our children is investing in the future of Blowing Rock. That belief is central to our ongoing commitment to projects that strengthen the community, enhance public spaces, and improve the quality of life for those who call Blowing Rock home.

By supporting improvements to Blowing Rock School, we continue our mission of preserving what makes our Village special while helping build a safer, brighter future for generations to come.