(The Brawley Elementary School District began classes Monday)....As expected the new Padilla-Pace Middle School opened with the school year.

The $36 million facility is the first new school to be built in Brawley in the past 60 years. The school is named in honor of Jose Padilla Sr. and Captain Scott Pace, two individuals who proudly served the country and community. Their legacy is expected to inspire generations of students