Soar on Skimmers Fun Run — Where Every Step Sparks School Spirit!

Soar on Skimmers Fun Run

Where Every Step Sparks School Spirit!

Final Sprint to Our Goal

• Goal: Our goal for this year’s event is $50,000. We are almost at the halfway mark!
• Support: Any last-minute pushes for donations are greatly appreciated and will help bring exciting opportunities to our students.
• Annual Goal: Our total annual goal is $250,000 to fund technology classes, the Spanish program, GreenHeart Project, staff professional development, and Aquarium “Think Tank” maintenance and stocking.
• Participation Recognition: Classes that have the most participation or raise the most funds will be recognized by the Friends Group.

Event Location

• Location: The run/walk will be held on the beach directly behind the school.
• Address: 2014 Mike Perkis Pl, Sullivans Island, SC 29482

Parking & Viewing

• Access: Families can access the beach from the school boardwalk or from any access point between Stations 21–23.
• Course Visibility: These locations will put you right along the 0.25-mile course, giving you great spots to cheer students on as they run back and forth.

T-Shirts

• Shirt Distribution: If you ordered a shirt, they are being sent home today.

No Early Checkout

• Return Policy: Students will return to the building with their class immediately after their run.

No Dogs Allowed

• Policy: For safety and logistics, dogs are not permitted at this event.

Cheer on SIES

• First Fundraising Event: This is our first-ever in-school fundraising Fun Run, and we are thrilled to celebrate as a community.
• Community Spirit: Please cheer on our students, volunteers, and staff as we work together to make this an energetic and memorable day!

Run/Walk Times & Class Lineup Order

• 10:20–10:40am: CD
• 10:40–11:00am: Kindergarten: Bradley, Galloway, Warner, Watters
• 11:00–11:30am: 1st Grade: Barnes, Bullock, Hipps, Keel, Salmon
• 11:30–12:00pm: 2nd Grade: Clapperton, Crimmins, Ibarra, Kirk
• 12:00–12:30pm: 3rd Grade: Deaton, McCants, Paige, Tucker
• 12:30–1:00pm: 4th Grade: Carlton, Corsi, Fisher
• 1:00–1:30pm: 5th Grade: Harden, Jackson, Lucas

Event Hours

• Time: The event will run from 10:20 AM to 1:30 PM.
• Class Waves: The classes will be coming out to the beach throughout this time and the classes will start in waves.

Run/Walk Mechanics

• Wave Participation: Each grade level will participate in waves.
• Loop Details: Students will complete as many loops as they can within a 30-minute time period.
• Distance: Each loop is a 0.25-mile out-and-back, totaling 0.5 miles per loop.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Need Volunteers: Yes! We will need volunteers along the course and the finish line.
• Sign Up: Please click volunteer above to select how you want to help.

Event Activities

• Fun Extras: Participants will enjoy music, community spirit, and a chance to have fun while fundraising for the school.

How to Fundraise

• Ask for Sponsorship: Ask your family, friends, and neighbors to sponsor you in the fun run!
• Keep Records: You can use your website that you create here and record their name and donation amount on this paper for your records.
• Thank You Notes: Write your thank you notes after the run.
• Support Fund: Donations support additional teachers, teacher supplies, Green Heart gardening, aquariums, support for music and art, and more!

Contact Information

• Questions: If you have any questions about the event, please click the contact button below or reach out to siesfriends.skimmers@gmail.com.

More Information

• Race URL: For more details, visit Soar on Skimmers Fun Run.