On Aug. 25, members of the community, the Falcon School District 49 staff and the D 49 Board of Education gathered at the Bennett Ranch Elementary School construction site for a groundbreaking ceremony. The site is north of Falcon Middle School at 9755 Towner Ave.Funding for BRES is a result of ballot measure 3B, approved by voters in November 2016.The schoolís name harkens back to the Bennett family, whose ranch was situated on the land that is now the D 49 Falcon Zone. Members of the Bennett family shared the connection between Hugh and Josie Bennett and the rodeo circuit, which prompted the adoption of the bull as the schoolís mascot.Sue Holmes, Falcon Zone leader, said, ìJust as the Bennett Ranch family story changed over time, education is evolving, too. The new elementary schoolís close proximity to Falcon Middle School will allow us to share staff and resources, being less of a cost for the community.îBRES is scheduled to open in August 2018.
