This school year, 12 HCPS schools participated in the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge, raising an impressive $270,252—an increase of more than $55,000 over last year.
Nearly 3,900 students registered to share heart-healthy messages and raise funds. More than 750 families took part in Finn’s Mission, learning Hands-Only CPR and stroke warning signs.
Top Fundraising Schools in Maryland Include:
Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School — $65,263
Ranked #1 in Maryland and #10 nationallyHickory Elementary School — $44,641
Ranked #2 in Maryland and #40 nationallyFallston Middle School — $41,287
Ranked #3 in Maryland and #2 middle school nationally
Additional HCPS schools in Maryland’s Top 20 include Forest Lakes Elementary, Emmorton Elementary, Patterson Mill Middle, and Churchville Elementary.
Superintendent Dr. Sean Bulson said, “We are incredibly proud of our students, staff, and families for their generosity and continued commitment. Their leadership and compassion not only support our community today but also prepare students to act in moments of crisis that could save lives.”
Participating Schools’ Fundraising and Impact
School | Funds Raised | Registered Students | Finn’s Mission Participants |
|---|---|---|---|
Homestead-Wakefield Elementary School | $65,263 | 584 | 204 |
Hickory Elementary School | $44,641 | 433 | 138 |
Fallston Middle School | $41,287 | 1,079 | 116 |
Forest Lakes Elementary School | $25,393 | 232 | 36 |
Emmorton Elementary School | $23,768 | 202 | 56 |
Patterson Mill Middle School | $19,563 | 419 | 54 |
Churchville Elementary School | $19,010 | 179 | 51 |
Joppatowne Elementary School | $14,356 | 253 | 49 |
Red Pump Elementary School | $9,429 | 146 | 33 |
Old Post Road Elementary School | $4,675 | 80 | 16 |
Darlington Elementary School | $1,706 | 25 | 4 |
Fallston High School | $1,161 | 320 | 1 |
For more information or to get involved in the Kids Heart Challenge or American Heart Challenge, visit www.heart.org.