$216K Raised By Harford Co. Students For American Heart Association

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — More than $200,000 has been raised by students in 11 buildings across Harford County Public Schools. for the American Heart Association.

The students participated in the association's Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge. In all, the students raised $216,032.

Nearly 3,900 students registered for the challenge and more than 750 families took part in Finn’s Mission, an initiative designed to teach hands-only CPR and the warning signs of stroke.

More than 300 schools across Maryland partnered with the American Heart Association this school year.

“I am incredibly proud of these eleven schools for their outstanding commitment to the Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge this year,” said Kate Poole, senior development director of school engagement for the American Heart Association. “Students, families and educators came together to support heart health, build lifelong healthy habits and make a meaningful difference. Their passion and dedication continue to inspire and create lasting impact
in our community.”

Six HCPS schools were ranked among the top 25 fundraising schools in Maryland:

• Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School – $57,579 raised (ranked first in Maryland for the second year in a row and 14th in the nation)
• Hickory Elementary School – $41,947 raised (ranked second in Maryland and 34th in the nation)
• Fallston Middle School – $33,950 raised (ranked fourth in Maryland and third middle school in the nation)
• Churchville Elementary School - $18,511 raised (ranked 17th in Maryland)
• Joppatowne Elementary School - $16,239 raised (ranked 23rd in Maryland)
• Patterson Mill Middle School - $15,933 raised (ranked 25th in Maryland and sixth middle school in the nation)

“I am consistently amazed and impressed by how much Harford County Public Schools students think about the needs of others day in and day out,” said HCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Dyann R. Mack. "Their care about others is a testament to our community. I appreciate the educators,
families, and community members that supported this service-learning project. By learning today about the importance of service, our students are building a foundation to become strong leaders for our future.”