May 6 School News

Harrisonville Elementary School students raised more than $3,100 to help find a cure for heart disease. The students, their parents and their teachers took part in the school’s Jump Rope for Heart event. In late February, more than 75 students, family members and teachers jumped rope for an hour, collecting donations for the time spent jumping. The top fund-raiser was first-grader Mackenzie Metcalf with $285. During the event, participants took part in contests to determine who could jump rope the longest. The winners were first-graders Logan Quinley and Mackenzie Metcalf; second-graders Alysa Wilson and Braden Talley; third-graders Ryan Maher and Harley Sipple; parents, Rob Russ and Julie Zaring. Parent Pattie Styron won the contest for best trick. For participating in the Jump Rope for Heart event, the school will receive a gift certificate from U.S. Games which will be used to promote fitness at the school. The money raised during Jump Rope for Heart will be donated to the American Heart Association. Harrisonville Elementary School physical education teacher Peg Kelly organized the event. Pictured: Winners of the longest jump-rope competition at the Harrisonville Elementary Jump Rope for Heart event were, from left: Ryan Maher, Logan Quinley, Harley Sipple, Alysa Wilson, Braden Talley and MaKenzie Metcalf.