Bratt and Byrneville Elementary Schools, along with other Escambia County (Fla.) schools recognized by The American Heart Association (AHA) for their effort put forth in conducting the Kids Heart Challenge and the American Heart Challenge.
Meghan Austin, Youth Market Director for AHA, provided awards to the top fundraising schools for 2018-2019 which included the following schools: Holm Elementary, raised $1,635.00; Molino Park Elementary, raised $1,701.83; Bratt Elementary, raised $2,449.00; N.B. Cook Elementary, raised $2,491.00; and the top fundraising school Bellview Elementary raised $2,825.00. One other award, the Participation Excellence Award recognized two schools for substantial participation numbers and those recipients included Beulah Elementary and Blue Angels Elementary School.
"The American Heart Association is an incredible resource for our schools. They provide opportunities for Physical Education programs to earn equipment vouchers, educate youth about heart health and tobacco usage, as well as provide grants for a variety of additional programs." said Casandra Waller, Specialist for the PE, Health, Wellness, Driver Education Department. "We are thankful for their on-going support to our schools and I am also proud of our physical education teachers for their hard work educating our youth how to live healthier lives."
Austin also publicly thanked all of last year’s participating schools: A.K. Suter Elementary, Bellview Elementary, Bellview Middle, Beulah Elementary, Beulah Middle, Blue Angels Elementary, Bratt Elementary, Brentwood Elementary, Byrneville Elementary, Hellen Caro Elementary, Holm Elementary, Lincoln Park Elementary, Lipscomb Elementary, McArthur Elementary, Molino Park Elementary, N.B. Cook Elementary, Oakcrest Elementary, O.J. Semmes Elementary, Pine Meadow Elementary, Ransom Middle, Warrington Elementary, and West Pensacola Elementary Schools.
