Community Spotlight: Gayville-Volin School District Projects
Porchlight Project: Outdoor Learning for All Ages
The Gayville-Volin Porchlight Project is bringing education outdoors with the creation of a new outdoor classroom. This space will serve as a hub for learning, recreation, and community connection.

“We look forward to having the outdoor classroom soon because it will bring residents of all ages together to recreate and learn in the outdoors.”
— Allison Larson, Porchlight Committee Member

The Dakota Hospital Foundation (DHF) proudly supports this initiative:
“The Outdoor Classroom at Gayville-Volin School represents exactly the kind of initiative the Dakota Hospital Foundation is proud to support. Projects like this align with our mission to enhance community health and wellness.”
— Andy Howe, DHF Board Member

Raider Park: A Wellness-Focused Community Space
The Raider Park Project is transforming school grounds into a dynamic recreational area.

Highlights include:

• A newly sanctioned softball field and announcer’s booth
• A baseball field with a memorial arboretum
• A multi-use walking path for all mobility levels
• Outdoor exercise equipment
• An outdoor music classroom
• A covered outdoor classroom

“These donations help us achieve our mission to enhance health and wellness throughout the region.”
— Kathy Jorgensen, Raider Park Committee Member

“Expansion and improvement of outdoor wellness areas provides broader access for the people in our area and enhances quality of life.”
— Tom Overby, DHF Board Member