AHA honors Olentangy buildings and students at Dec 14 Board Meeting
The American Heart Association (AHA) recognized the efforts of the district at the December 14 Board of Education meeting by presenting several awards. The AHA honored MacKenzie R. from Scioto Ridge Elementary School; who was recognized as the top student in the Jump Rope for Heart campaign, Wyandot Run Elementary School; number two school in the state in the Hoops for Heart campaign and Scioto Ridge Elementary School; number two school in the state in the Jump Rope for Heart campaign. Cheshire Elementary School was recognized as the rookie school of the year for their efforts in the Jump Rope for Heart competition. In addition, Glen Oak Elementary student Simran A. was invited to share her “Youth Survivor Story”. Simran will be pictured on national literature for next year’s Jump Rope for Heart campaign collection envelopes. Overall, Olentangy Local Schools raised $98, 434.86 for the American Heart Association in their 2010-11 fund raising year.