Woodside students jump for heart health

Woodside Elementary School students raised $8,169 Dec. 11 for the American Heart Association through a “Jump Rope for Heart” event.

Third-, fourth- and fifth-graders collected donations and worked on nine levels of jump-roping skills in their physical education classes. The unit concluded with “Jump Rope for Heart,” an after-school event. Students participated in various jump-rope competitions.

Prizes were also awarded to students for collecting donations. The two top collectors were Maeve Schummer and Leah Balsbaugh who raised $550 and $325 respectively.

Woodside Elementary School is located at W236 N7465 Woodside Road, Sussex.