Nov. 10, 2022 – Unilever, H-E-B, and the San Antonio ISD Foundation are celebrating Texas Recycles Day with an award ceremony to name the winning San Antonio elementary schools that participated in this fall’s recycling contest. There will also be a ribbon-cutting event at the new outdoor recreation area at SAISD’s Frederick Douglass Elementary School, which will feature play and sports areas made with recyclable materials.

WHAT:
Supported by an in-store fundraising campaign and a donation from both Unilever and H-E-B, SAISD Foundation will award local elementary schools with grants up to $10,000 for needed projects as a recognition for their students’ recycling efforts this past fall. There will also be a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the beautification of the Frederick Douglass Elementary School playground. The event will gather company leaders, elected officials, and leaders and staff of the San Antonio Independent School District. Representatives and students of the participating schools will also attend.

WHO:
Dr. Jaime Aquino, Superintendent, San Antonio ISD
Judy Geelhoed, Executive Director, SAISD Foundation
Dr. Stephanie Ratliff, Principal, Douglass Elementary
Scott Mitchell, Chief Merchant, H-E-B  
Steve Kohring, Customer Development, Unilever

WHEN:
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. (award ceremony and ribbon cutting to take place from noon to 12:30 p.m.)

WHERE:
Frederick Douglass Elementary School, 318 Martin Luther King Drive, San Antonio, Texas 

MEDIA OPT:
Award ceremony to announce the winning schools, ribbon cutting for new playground, leaders available for interviews and photos, volunteer work session to finalize playground elements (8:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m.)