OAKLAND CITY, Ind. (WFIE) - East Gibson School Corporation officials say is excited they have been awarded a $150,000 grant to construct a new playground for the Little Trojans’ Preschool by Toyota Indiana.

According to a press release, East Gibson School Corporation started the Little Trojans’ Preschool program at the beginning of the 2025-2026 school year to address the need of childcare and preschool services within the East Gibson community.

Officials say the program has experienced tremendous success this year growing to capacity and plans are already beginning to possibly expand for the 2026-2027 school year.

Construction of the new preschool playground will begin in the summer of 2026.

East Gibson School Corporation plans a ribbon cutting for the opening of the new playground in

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