Patrick Henry Downtown Academy Elementary School

The Patrick Henry Garden is one of the most magical parts of our school. Through an incredible amount of community support, we are able to run this as a true community garden where students, staff, families, partners, and neighbors benefit from our delicious and beautiful growth. We cannot operate this garden without community support, and every organization who works with us - even for just one day! - makes a lasting impact that changes our world. 

63106 is a food desert - a place where no local stores sell fresh fruits and vegetables - but things are changing! The Patrick Henry Garden offers our neighbors and students the opportunity to eat free, healthy options that are not only nutritious, but are also farmed organically and sourced locally. We are incredibly proud of the work we are doing to transform our neighborhood into a healthier and greener space!

Awards for the Patrick Henry Garden

Patrick Henry named a National Green Ribbon School by the US Department of Education - April, 2023

• Click here to read more about our amazing accomplishments as a Green Ribbon School
• Click here to read about how we won this award
• Click here to see our celebration of this award with St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones

Patrick Henry named a Missouri Green Ribbon School - October, 2022

• Click here to read the press release 
• Click here to read The Patrick Henry Post celebrating this accomplishment 

Patrick Henry named America's Healthiest School by The Alliance for a Healthier Generation - October, 2022

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• Click here to read The Patrick Henry Post celebrating this accomplishment 

Patrick Henry named a Missouri Green Ribbon School - October, 2021

• Click here to read The Patrick Henry Post celebrating this accomplishment

See below to see the Patrick Henry Garden in action!

Check out a few updates about our garden below:

Spring, 2023 - The Grand Reopening of the Patrick Henry Garden

Winter, 2022, Phase 3 of the Patrick Henry Garden Concrete Project 

Winter, 2022 - Phase 2 of the Patrick Henry Garden Concrete Project

Winter, 2022 - Phase 1 of the Patrick Henry Garden Concrete Project 

October, 2022 - Patrick Henry Named Healthiest School in America and a Missouri Green School!

Summer, 2022 - Renovations to the Garden

May, 2022 - Students Enjoy Spring Harvest

May, 2022 - Farmer Jim and BJC Transform the Garden

April, 2022 - Spring Planting Commences!

April, 2022 - Spring Garden Planning

March/April, 2022 - Preparing the Garden

October, 2021 - Patrick Henry Named Missouri Green School

Summer, 2021 - Renovations and Garden Maintenance