Garden Grove Elementary School in Winter Haven, Florida opened in 1975 and is now the primary school for about 740 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school’s vision states: “Believing all children can learn, we work together in a safe, caring environment, guiding each individual toward lifelong learning and responsible, productive citizenship.”
Located on airy grounds in a suburban neighborhood in Polk County, about halfway between Tampa and Orlando, the school’s growing campus is surrounded by residential homes and tree-lined streets. The classrooms within the building are closed in with fixed windows, which makes the quality and temperature of the conditioned air even more critical