Dummerston School will begin growing apples this year thanks to a donation of 12 apple trees from Scott Farm! All of the donated trees are Kerry’s Irish Pippins, a semi-dwarf tree first recorded in Kilkenny, Ireland, in the early 19th century. The trees are heavy fruiters and are at their peak during the first few weeks of the school year. A group of dedicated Dummerston school staff, including principal Julianne Eagan, teachers Molly Stoner and Keith Marshall, and paraeducator Hannah Van Loon, worked together to plant the new orchard one Saturday morning in mid-May. We can’t wait to see this project bear fruit!

Principal Julianne Eagan plants trees. Middle school teacher Keith Marshall and his new puppy lend a hand.