When students at New Britton Elementary School planned their first Walk-a-Thon, art students from Fishers High School assisted them by painting the school’s mascot, a bulldog, on the elementary school’s property.
“We initially thought that maybe we would get one or two students interested in helping us, but I am so happy to report that about a dozen students and the teacher, Mrs. Ontiveros, in charge of the art club agreed to come out and give their time and talent,” said Angie Washburn, PTO President for New Britton Elementary. “As we prepared for the Walk-a-Thon, we were so excited to have the support of this fantastic group of kids from Fishers High School.”
Many of the art students from Fishers High had also previously attended New Britton Elementary.
On Oct. 11, New Britton held their Walk-a-Thon for 20 to 30 minutes while being treated to cheers and fun, along with energetic music. After completing the walk, each student was given a Popsicle.
Many other schools in our district hosted Walk-a-Thons as a major fundraising event,” Washburn said. “Those schools have had great success with this approach. We at New Britton were excited to try something new, something that doesn’t require selling a product, and doesn’t require splitting the profit with some outside company.”
Proceeds from the event went toward school supplies, end-of-year awards and recognitions for students, laptops, headphones and connectors for students, web-based Accelerated Reader programs and meals for teachers and staff during parent/teacher conferences.
