Last week, Kindergarten and first-grade students returned on Tuesday. On Wednesday, it was second and third grades. On Thursday and Friday, respectively, the fourth and fifth-grade students returned to Stanley Switlik Elementary in Marathon.
Stanley Switlik Elementary’s central courtyard features a high atrium with a nifty fan, plus lots of shade and seating. 
An outdoor classroom is wired for a smartboard. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly 
The school now boasts a dock and observation platform for students to become more engaged in the marine sciences. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly 
Pictured are two of the many playgrounds at Stanley Switlik Elementary. The one on the far right is fenced for safety for the youngest children. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly 
This kindergarten room in the refurbished building is more than 1,000 square feet. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly 
The new library, or media center, has reading nooks and comfortable furniture for the students. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly 
This fifth-grade classroom is set up on the diagonal to provide more spacing between desks. Oh, and a fantastic view of the bay. SARA MATTHIS/Keys Weekly
Part of the campus is brand new, and the rest is newly refurbished. The Keys Weekly recently toured the property after hours with principal Christine Paul and assistant principal Sarah Morton to get a sneak peek for our readers and students who return full time beginning Sept. 14.
Check out the video tour below:
