More than 300 students in preschool through 8th grade took to the track on Friday, October 26 for our 15th annual Race for Education. Dressed in colorful Bible character class shirts, PreK3 and PreK4 and elementary students happily braved the chill in the air to run their laps. Later in the day, middle school students were doused with color powder as they enjoyed their “color run.” Throughout the day, younger students also enjoyed a Harvest Festival including wagon rides, pumpkin picking, stories, songs, crafts, snacks, gaga ball and more.
A large contingent of volunteers helped make the day a success — setting up, serving snacks, counting laps, and cheering on the runners. The PTF was out in full force, providing the students a Hot Diggity Dog lunch and encouragement throughout the day. New this year were Classroom Sponsor signs lining the inside of the track. Thank you to our Classroom Sponsors as well as everyone who donated toward this year’s goal of $27,000 for the school’s educational programs! Donations are still being accepted and can be made in the school office or online through the ACS website. CLICK HERE to donate now!
We’re very proud of every student and all our teachers who participated in this year’s race! Sixty-nine students completed at least 16 laps (4+ miles!) during their one-hour time slot. The girl and boy in each class who completed the most laps will receive special recognition during a December chapel as will the student in each class with the most sponsors and the top student fund-raiser overall.
In conjunction with the Race for Education, students in PreK3 to 5th grade will enjoy a variety of activities for our annual Harvest Festival and can order a special Hot Dog Lunch. There will be worship, games, songs, crafts, tractor rides, and much more. We are asking parents to help us make the day a success by contributing $1 per student and donating either a bag of snack crackers (if your student is in Early Ed) or candy (if your student is in elementary).
