Roosevelt Elementary School invites all Roosevelt community members, past and present, to its Centennial Celebration, 5-8 p.m. Friday, June 7 at 1990 Laguna St., Santa Barbara.

Black and white photo of the front of Roosevelt School when it was built in 1923. The stone structure has the name ROOSEVELT embedded in the frame above the entryway. (Courtesy photo)
Roosevelt School, circa 1923 when it was built. (Courtesy photo)

The carnival-style event will commemorate 100 years of educational excellence and community spirit.

There will be activities for all ages and abilities. Each grade will host a booth representing a decade from 1920s-2000s, allowing attendees to experience the sights, sounds and tastes of Roosevelt’s history.

Guests will be able to purchase food from a variety of local food trucks, as well as tickets for bounce houses.

The front of Roosevelt Elementary School, circa 2023, shows a white building with red-tile roof, a stairway and arches lining a hallway to the left. (Courtesy photo)
The front of the modern Roosevelt Elementary School building, which features Spanish Mission-style arches and red-tile roof. (Courtesy photo)

A birthday song and a cake-cutting ceremony will highlight the historic event. 

The celebration will also feature a silent auction fundraiser with all proceeds benefiting Roosevelt’s educational programs and initiatives.

“We are thrilled to celebrate this incredible milestone in Roosevelt Elementary’s history,” said Roosevelt Principal Valerie Galindo. “The Centennial Celebration is a testament to our enduring legacy of academic excellence and community involvement.

“We look forward to welcoming all members of the Santa Barbara community to join us in this joyous occasion.”

Limited quantities of Roosevelt Centennial apparel will be sold at the event and are available for pre-order here.

Attendees are encouraged to RSVP by June 1 to 100party@rooseveltreef.org with their name, email, and association with Roosevelt Elementary School to secure a spot.

For more about the Roosevelt Elementary Centennial Celebration, including event updates and opportunities for involvement, visit the REEF website centennial page or email info@rooseveltreef.org.