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Kayla’s Playground honors student ambassadors; leaders thank schools and local businesses
Summary
Commissioners and organizers recognized 2025 ambassadors at Kayla’s Playground and thanked school and business partners for volunteer support and in‑kind donations.
Commissioners and community organizers used the Oct. 13 meeting to recognize student ambassadors who volunteered at Kayla’s Playground during the 2025 season. Organizers told the commission the program expanded this year and thanked multiple community partners for in‑kind support.
Organizers said 18 student volunteers supplied a record number of service hours (232.5 hours reported) and that the program partnered with Franklin High School’s technical department and the National Honor Society to recruit and train students. Mayor Nelson, Aldermen Jason Craig and Courtney Day, and department staff joined organizers in presenting recognitions.
Local businesses and institutions were singled out for support: Franklin Public Library (book drop for the playground’s little free library), Culver’s of Franklin and Chick‑fil‑A (gift cards and tokens for ambassadors), Ideal Logos for discounted apparel, and Franklin High School staff (Brian Devilak, Seth Boettcher, Andy Thompson, Keith Decker) for student engagement and a Wisconsin Fast Forward grant that will equip the high school with two new CNC machines.
Organizers described ambassador duties as visitor hospitality, safety encouragement, and light maintenance; shifts ranged across the day during the summer season. The commission thanked volunteers and supporters for their contributions to park programming and youth engagement.
