What’s the problem?
Construction of Rooney School was completed in 2018 on sun-baked midwest farmland. While our school building is new and modern, our playground will benefit from improvements.
Our teachers and staff dedicate their focus each day to guiding our children in the classroom. We feel that as parents and members of the community we can work together make the area outside the school the best it can be.
Our goal is to transform the playground by planting trees and other projects to create a more beautiful, shaded, and engaging space for all our students to enjoy.




Watch the future take root!
Every day, Mother Nature delivers sunshine, rain, wind, or snow to the Rooney playground. But she also offers us trees—natural protectors that provide shade, shelter from the wind, and a sense of privacy.
Imagine what we can build together. Slide the bar side-to-side on each image and watch our playground transform into a greener, more inviting space.
Your support can make this vision real—let’s grow something amazing for our kids!

Let’s make it happen!
Now that we have dreamed it, let’s do it! The Rooney playground is over 7 acres in size and we will need a lot of trees. Each fall and spring is new opportunity to make the vision a reality for the Rooney community.
Questions? Check out our FAQ page.
Make a Donation
We invite you to contribute to our fundraising campaign. No amount is too small, and every donation brings us closer to our goal.
Volunteer
Have a shovel and interested in helping? Willing to help with watering newly planted trees? We would love to build an army of volunteers the help to make this project a success. Please Contact Us to let us know you would like to get your hands dirty.
Share
Know of a friend or family member who would like to help? Is your social media so lit it needs a fire extinguisher? Please help share the word about our project.
Your Donation matters
Each tree we plant will make a difference creating shade, beauty, and a healthier environment for our children to learn and play. Every donation, big or small, brings us closer to making this vision a reality. Let’s grow something amazing together!
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