In the middle of Reagan Elementary s makeshift rock garden created in the aftermath of February s winter storm a sign reads There s only one you in this great big world . make it a better place.
It s a quote for the students, certainly. It could also be, in a way, about each of the rocks stationed around it, plopped there after bushes were killed by the deep freeze and removed by staff.
Or it could be about the school itself.
There was only one Reagan Elementary (though the former Long Elementary was the building s design twin). And its time has come to an end after 62 years serving students.