What is the Northside Stride?

The Northside Stride is the School & Community Organization of Northside Elementary School's (SCONES) only major annual fundraiser, where students are encouraged to participate in a fun and active community building event with their fellow students and raise money to support SCONES and Northside Elementary. Funds donated to SCONES directly benefit the school in the way of Community Events, Educator Support, and even, Field Trips!

When is the Northside Stride?

The Northside Stride will take place Friday, September 25th. The event lasts from 8:15am-12:15pm. Grades will participate at the following scheduled times:

Fourth and Fifth Grade: 8:15 - 9:15 am
Kindergarten, First Grade, and 4k(am): 9:15 - 10:15 am
Second and Third Grade: 10:15 - 11:15 am
4k(pm): 11:45am-12:15pm

Families are invited to come and cheer for their students as they participate in the Northside Stride. We will have sign-making supplies, too!

Important Dates

Here are some important dates to add to your calendar for this year's event.

Friday, September 25th: Northside Stride
Friday, October 2nd: Donations due
TBD: Celebration Day!

What’s Celebration Day?

If we raise at least $10,000, we will have a Northside Stride Celebration Day!

Let's enjoy an Extra special EXTRA RECESS with an Extra, Extra special appearance by NELLIE THE NIGHTHAWK!

What a fun way to celebrate all of our hard work!

How can I volunteer?

Thank you so much for asking! This event is our largest of the year and takes dozens of volunteers to work. The biggest need is setting up. If you have a little extra time in the morning on the day of the event, we'd love to see you! We will be there starting at 7am.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the goals of the Northside Stride?

Include the entire school community in a fun, active activity and build school pride.
Raise money to support Northside initiatives--specifically to enrich the student experience at Northside, facilitate community and caregiver engagement, and celebrate our staff.

How do students participate in the Northside Stride?

Collect donations using our online donation system and the provided envelope (for cash and checks).

Note: fundraising is not required to participate in the Northside Stride.

Walk, run, dance, roll, and move in a positive way on the Northside Lawn. Each pair of grades takes about one hour, with time to get on the lawn, warm up, move, cool down, and have a post-run snack.
Have a ton of fun!

How do caregivers participate in the Northside Stride?

Help your student(s) collect pledges and thank their donors after the Northside Stride.
Volunteer to help us set up or take down the event.
Dress your student(s) appropriately for moving and the weather on the day of the Northside Stride.
Support your student(s) with words of encouragement and by cheering from the sideline as they participate in this fun, active fundraising event. Signs, fun outfits, and noisemakers are welcome!

What do students get from the Northside Stride?

A FREE t-shirt and post-race snack
An appreciation of teamwork and increased school pride and unity
Understanding the importance of getting active and being a part of a larger community

What if I have other questions or need help?

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need assistance.

Email us at northsidesco@gmail.com

2026 Northside Stride

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