About Us:
School Around us is a 501C(3) Co-Learning community founded in 1970, serving students ages 5 to 13, with the aim of embodying the philosophy of holistic & environmental education. We believe that as learners we develop meaning, identity, and purpose through self-discovery, relationships, a lifelong connection to the environment and accountability to our community.
The Hustle for Holistic Education will be an opportunity for the school community, extended family and friends and the surrounding community to come together to support lifelong learning, a love for the outdoors and holistic education. We anticipate upwards of 100 participants to support our mission.
The School Around Us will be donating 10% of proceeds from this event to UNICEF, which is helping children in Ukraine affected by the military conflict.
Note that the Family Rate of $75 for in-person or virtual will be applied at checkout (for families registering 3-6 people).
There are four key ways you can support the School Around Us and our first annual Hustle event:
1) Virtual Support! Participate in our virtual 5K – sign up through the Run Signup system and run/walk at your convenience – between the dates of May 1-14, 2022. All participants will receive a School Around Us shirt that features artwork from our learners.
2) Get together with us in person! Join us for a fun and festive untimed Run/Walk on Saturday, May 14, 2022. There will be a 5K option and a kids 1/2 mile fun run. All participants will receive a School Around Us shirt that features artwork from our learners.
3) Donate! Make a tax deductible donation to our 501(c)3 to help further our mission. You don't need to participate in the run to show your love & support by following and sharing THE DONATE LINK
4) Share the link to our fundraiser on social media to drive more awareness of our event and help in our fundraising efforts.
About the race:
The 5K is an out-and-back style run/walk on the Eastern Trail beginning at Kennebunk Elementary School and heading north. The kids 1/2 mile run is also on the Eastern Trail heading north.