Golden Acres Elementary is celebrating its 70th anniversary with a reception in the school cafeteria from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, February 28. The campus also is sponsoring a 5K Fun Run/Family Walk at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 1 in front of the school.

“We are really hoping to see a lot of former students and faculty,” said Principal Gloria Chomenko. “Golden Acres has changed a lot during the last 70 years, but one thing that has remained the same is the wonderful students and teachers who have passed through these halls.”

Located two blocks north of Spencer and two blocks west of the Sam Houston Tollway, the original campus on Holly was replaced in 1998 with the current building on Sycamore; the school playground now encompasses the area where the first building sat.

“Golden Acres is a true neighborhood school,” Chomenko said. “We have great neighbors and we love being a part of this community.”

The February 28 reception will feature many photographs spanning Golden Acres’ history, along with other memorabilia. The Golden Acres PTO will be selling a 70th anniversary cookbook for $8, and there will be a silent auction of decade-themed gift baskets. All proceeds from the cookbook and silent auction will benefit Golden Acres Elementary.

Former teachers and students are invited to the reception. All RSVP’s and questions regarding the reception should be directed to Golden Acres Elementary at 713-740-0600.

The 5K Fun Run/Family Walk will begin in front of the school, located at 5232 Sycamore, at a.m. on Saturday, March 1. Pre-registration is highly recommended. People of all ages are invited to participate. For registration information, call Kellie Nelson at 713-740-0600, ext. 23135, or email her at kknelson@pasadenaisd.org. Proceeds from the Fun Run/Family Walk will benefit the PTO in efforts to purchase recreational equipment for the school.