Simpson Elementary School was the proud recipient of a $25,000 grant from The Antero Foundation to help fund our playground overhaul project. Funds were received in mid-September, and the new playground project was officially approved to move forward by the Harrison County Board of Education on February 5, 2026.
On May 19, 2026, Stephanie Goff, Antero Resources Public Affairs Coordinator; Stephanie Hayhurst-Hall, Antero Foundation Board Member; and Anna Rogers, Antero summer intern, visited our playground for a formal check presentation. Our 2nd and 3rd grade students joined in the celebration and cheered with excitement. In addition, Antero Resources and Antero Midstream generously provided our students with branded water bottles to commemorate the day.
We would like to sincerely thank Antero Resources, Antero Midstream, and The Antero Foundation for their generosity, support, and time invested in our school community. Because of their contribution, we are one step closer to creating a safe, engaging, and lasting play space for our students to enjoy for years to come. We truly cannot thank you enough!