South Fayette unveils new mobile classroom
Students design trailer exterior
The South Fayette Township School District has unveiled its new Freight to Plate trailer – a mobile classroom that will connect students across the Pittsburgh region through the universal language of food.
The trailer’s exterior visuals and logo were custom-designed by six students in the graphic design course offered at the high school. The design features the district’s Lion mascot creatively featured on a head of lettuce as well as waving from the back door of the trailer, in addition to multiple food and organic elements across all four sides.
The final design featured the work of seniors Olivia Bonacci, Soleille Green and Erica Puhatch, junior Joey Strope and sophomore Mikaela Zaramba, as well as recent graduate Kyle McIntosh.
The trailer will provide hands-on opportunities for career exploration, cultural exchange and collaborative learning. The addition of the trailer was made possible through a Remake Learning Moonshot Grant, which was donated by the Grable Foundation and the Benedum Foundation.
The concept was created and grant written by Dr. Matt Callison, director of innovation and strategic initiatives, and Dr. Kristin Deichler, assistant superintendent, in keeping with the district’s principles of being future-focused, student-centered and innovation-driven.
In addition to the exterior being designed by students, video production and multi-media students will bring the interior to life by filming and streaming live cooking demonstrations,
interviews, and educational programming.
“This project puts creativity, innovation and collaboration at the forefront,” Deichler said. “It’s more than a trailer – it’s a moving classroom, a cultural hub, and an opportunity for students to see how their skills can have real-world impact.”
The Freight to Plate trailer will be available to travel beyond South Fayette’s campus to work in partnership with other districts, making it accessible to both urban and suburban learners across the Pittsburgh region.
The trailer purposefully integrates agriculture, culinary arts, multimedia production, and design, and fosters interdisciplinary learning while encouraging conversations about food systems, sustainability and cultural traditions.