The MWS Walk-A-Thon is a fun and fit activity for students with all participants striving to achieve their personal best distance.  Students set realistic goals based on age and development.  Snacks will be provided and awards given for exceptional participation, and the day will be filled with fun entertainment and activities!

 

The goal is to raise at least $10,000 to fund school programs in technology, science, music and art, as well as field trips, classroom materials for teachers and books for the library.  We hope that each family will participate in the sponsored walk to the best of its ability.  If at least half of our MWS families raise $50, we will achieve that goal! Thank you very much for your participation!

 

Before the Walk-A-Thon

 

• Students/families/individuals may start collecting donations as soon as they receive the donation/pledge sheets.  2015 Walk-A-Thon Donation/Pledge Form

• Students should collect the donation in advance and turn in monies by October 9th. 

• Donation/Pledge sheets should be returned along with any cash or checks on or before October 9th to the PTO. Credit card donations are accepted online.  Click Here to Donate Online!         

• Donations may be made by individuals or businesses.

• Participants may not ask for donations from any of the staff members of The Mount Washington School. 

• Donations can be in any general amount.  Donations are not being recorded per lap.

• Students should try to raise at least $50. 

 

Day of the Walk-A-Thon

 

• Each student who turned in donations will need to register upon arrival. 

• During registration, students will be given a lap card and a MWS Walk-A-Thon T-Shirt to wear during the Walk-A-Thon. 

• Volunteers will be stationed to mark & record on the lap cards how many laps are completed by the student.  

• Each lap is approximately a quarter mile.

• Upon completion of the Walk-A-Thon, students will return to the registration table to have their laps recorded.  Students may take their lap cards home as a keepsake. 

• Volunteers will record each students' laps to determine the prize winners

 

How much does it cost to participate?

 

MWS Students - FREE! 

Just collect donations from your family & friends.  Try to collect at least $50 or more.  All MWS students who collect donations with a minimum amount of $10 or more will be eligible to participate in the Walk-A-Thon.  

 

*Please note:  The PTO encourages all students to participate; however, if a student does not have the means to fundraise or has trouble meeting the minimum amount of $10, please contact the PTO for assistance - pto@mountwashingtonschool.org.   

 

Can my friends and parents walk with me?

Yes, but they must register and pay a fee.  They may pay in advance or at the registration table on the day of the event.  They will receive a lap card and a MWS Walk-A-Thon T-Shirt.  They are not eligible to win any prizes.  Only MWS students will be eligible to win prizes.  *Please note, Walk-A-Thon donations made to MWS students do not count towards the registration fee to participate in the Walk-A-Thon.

 

Registration Fees

Children (Ages 5 - 10) - $5

Children (Ages 11-17) - $10

Adults (18 and older) - $20 

 

Walkers without a lap card will be asked to leave the track.

 

What if my parents and friends don't want to walk?

That's fine!  There will be a designated area for them to stand and cheer you on!!  Once they see you having fun and getting fit, they will probably want to join in!!