Eighth-grade students at Nicholas Junior High School in Fullerton spent several months designing and building a 300-square-foot tiny house, a project that will change the lives of a family in need.
Over the course of the school year, the novice builders completed the house, complete with a toilet, shower, kitchen and living area.
“It feels exciting to see that something I did is so important,” said Edwin Ramirez, a student who worked on the project.
The tiny home project, a first-ever initiative within the Fullerton School District, was made possible by donations from the Fullerton Education Foundation. Under the guidance of their teacher, students learned the ins and outs of construction: from measuring and assembling 2 x 4s to hanging drywall, installing cabinets and installing flooring.
