Alta Elementary School
"World's Fruit Basket" &
"Gateway to Kings Canyon
National Park"

Historical Landmarks of Reedley
and the Surrounding Countryside of
Kings Canyon Unified School District

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Cyberfair 97 Project
History, Heritage, Legends, the Land

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Alta Elementary is proud to be part of the historic Cyberfair '96. We hope that visitors to the site will come to the area to see its natural scenic beauty and friendly rural charm.

Alta Elementary School is located in the middle of fruit orchards in the foothills of the Sierra Nevadas. Kings Canyon Unified School District encompasses an area of approximately 800 square miles. The Kings River flows through the city of Reedley and the surrounding countryside and provides many recreational activities for visitors. The district starts in the foothills and winds up highway 81 to Kings Canyon National Park. Clear days at the school offer a spectacular vista of the majestic snow capped Sierras.

The area is world renown for its wide variety of stone fruit and is called "The World's Fruit Basket." Reedley's natural scenic beauty is unparelled in early spring (February and March) when countless blossoms perfume the air and color the countryside in shades of pink and white. Many visitors come to travel "The Blossom Trail" by cars or bicycle tours.

Although the second largest community in Fresno County, Reedley still retains the charm and serenity of more rural communities and attracts many residents because of this. Many historic buildings grace its charming main street (G Street) which has many boutiques, shops, gift shops, and an art gallery that features local artists. The community embraces a wide variety of ethinc groups. A different group is featured every month at the Reedley Historical Museum. The friendliness, relaxed life style, and ever changing countryside attract many visitors and residents to the area.

Many students from Alta school of all grade levels have contributed articles of historic relevance about Reedley and the surrounding area. This project has attracted a wide range of community support and interest. It is providing a learning process for educators, students and other business people in the community. In all, well over 100 individuals have helped contribute in some way. (Since this page was initially developed the amount of individuals who have contributed has increased. Alta's site is continually evolving and adding new dimensions each year.)

Stories and input take on a global perspective as activities like this help students realize they are really part of a "global community." Part of last year's telecommunication project was included which has been published and is on the web. "Landmarks" encompasses a wide range for this web site. This site hopes to reflect what is unique and special about Reedley. Agricultural and scenic attactions are a major part of our historic heritage and landmarks. These are as much "landmarks" as the historic buildings and sites in Reedley. Other schools in the area and community groups have been invited to contribute to the site so expect new additions, images, and information.

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