The results are in and our 14th annual Race for Education on Friday, October 27 was a huge success. Under cool but sunny skies, some 330 students from preschool to the 8th grade participated, joined and cheered on by school staff, family members, and friends. Each elementary class wore brightly colored team T-shirts named after a dozen different Bible action heroes from the Old and New Testaments, including David, Joshua, Peter, and Paul. Many of the classes chose their action hero after learning about their accomplishments in Bible class. The students will wear these special class T-shirts throughout the year, for field trips and other school activities. Middle School students had a “Color Run” Race experience as they were doused by colored powder as they ran around the track.
Donations are still coming in for the Race for Education, with the goal of raising $25,000 for the school’s educational programs — from visual arts and music to science and technology. Donations can be mailed into the school office or made online through the school’s Facebook page or the ACS website. CLICK HERE to donate online.
We are proud of every student that participated and their desire to excel. Fifty-five students completed 16 or more laps — that’s at least four miles — during their one-hour time slots as they walked, jogged, or ran around the school track. The girl and boy in each grade level and overall who completed the most laps will receive special recognition during a December chapel and our top student fund-raiser will also be announced. Special thanks to the Parent Teacher Fellowship for organizing the hot dog lunch for the students and to the many volunteers who counted laps, served at the water station, took photos, and threw colored powder on the students. The Race was a great ACS family event and we thank you for your support. CLICK HERE for additional photos of the Race for Education.