Seven Arrows Goes the Distance at Annual Walk-A-Thon!

On October 9, the Seven Arrows community came together for one of our most beloved traditions: the annual Walk-A-Thon! With incredible enthusiasm, determination, and school spirit, our students completed a remarkable 4,761 laps around Clover Park to raise funds for our beloved Athletics Department.

A Day of School Spirit and Sweet Rewards

Despite the heat, our Seahawks gave it their all, running, walking, and cheering one another on throughout the day. Families, teachers, and volunteers lined the course to offer encouragement, while shaded rest areas, plenty of water, and cooling neck wraps helped everyone beat the heat. And waiting at the finish line was an especially sweet reward: homemade sorbet prepared by Seven Arrows’ own Sara Kaviar!

The Walk-A-Thon is about so much more than fundraising. It’s an opportunity for students to challenge themselves, practice perseverance, and experience firsthand what they can accomplish when they work together toward a common goal.

Kindergarten and Sixth Grade Buddies

One of the most heartwarming traditions of the day is seeing our Kindergarten and Sixth Grade buddies participate together. As one of the first major events they share each school year, the Walk-A-Thon offers our youngest Seahawks an opportunity to feel supported and encouraged by their older buddies, while our Sixth Graders embrace their roles as mentors and leaders. It’s a beautiful reflection of the connections that make our small school community so special.

Ethical Leadership in Action

This year’s event also provided opportunities for students to put Ethical Leadership into action. Alongside student-led bake sales, Sixth Grader Royal organized a special “Jerry Can Walk” in support of Amatsiko School, our sister school in Uganda. Participants experienced the challenge of carrying water in a jerry can, gaining a deeper understanding of the daily journeys many children and families make to access clean drinking water.

Royal’s initiative aimed to raise $3,000 toward Amatsiko’s efforts to purchase land for a new campus, as the school faces the possibility of losing its current facilities. The project was a powerful reminder that even our youngest community members can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others, near and far.

A Community Effort Worth Celebrating

Of course, this event would not be possible without the extraordinary dedication of our parent community. A huge thank-you to our parent volunteers and our incredible team of coaches whose leadership and hard work helped make the day such a success. We are equally grateful to our parent volunteers, underwriters, and every family who contributed their time, energy, and support.

From the thousands of laps completed to the friendships strengthened and causes championed along the way, this year’s Walk-A-Thon was a wonderful celebration of everything that makes Seven Arrows special.

Congratulations, Seahawks! We couldn’t be prouder of what we accomplished together!