Mission High School Unveiled New Serenity Garden
The space, funded by the Raiders Foundation, aims to help students on their recovery journey.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Students at Mission High School in Las Vegas have a new outdoor space to support their mental health and recovery. The Serenity Garden was officially unveiled this weekend following support from local professional football foundations.
Why it matters
The project creates a dedicated space for students recovering from substance abuse to relax as part of their educational experience. The garden is intended to provide long-term support for those navigating recovery while attending classes.
The school has operated for 9 years since its founding in 2017. Specific project funding figures remain undisclosed.
The players
Mission High School
A Las Vegas school that serves students recovering from substance abuse.
Raiders Foundation
The charitable arm of the Las Vegas Raiders that provided funding for the new garden.
Maxx Crosby Foundation
A charitable organization led by the Las Vegas Raiders defensive end that selected the school for support.
The details
The Serenity Garden provides a quiet, accessible environment for Mission High School students to manage stress during their recovery journey. The Raiders Foundation and the Maxx Crosby Foundation provided the necessary funding for the construction. The space was officially opened for student use during a ceremony held this past Saturday.
Timeline
The school first opened its doors in 2017.
The garden unveiling ceremony occurred on September 26, 2026.
Beyond the Strip
This garden addition marks a new phase of campus development nine years after the founding of Mission High School. It follows a pattern of philanthropic investment directed toward specialized education facilities across the valley.
The new garden is currently open for students attending Mission High School. Families can now utilize this quiet space as part of the daily support structure offered at the campus.
The takeaway
The addition of the Serenity Garden reinforces the school's commitment to supporting student recovery in a quiet environment. Students and staff should monitor upcoming school communication for any potential volunteer opportunities related to maintaining the new green space.
Further reading
For more on how local foundations contribute to education, see Philanthropy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KSNV.
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