Shue-Medill PTA Kicks Off Intramural Sports Program

Shue-Medill Middle School kicked off its after-school, intramural sports program on December 10 with some exciting games of flag football and basketball.  This program was made possible through a true collaboration of students, parents and staff.  Shue-Medill PTA was awarded a $1,000 PTA Healthy Lifestyles Grant in support of this effort, which made possible the purchase of much needed equipment and will assist with the cost of certificates and awards in the spring.  This after-school intramural sports program is scheduled to continue two days a week through the spring in order to give students the opportunity for ongoing physical activity in a safe and supervised environment.  Sixty-three students have been participating and we are hopeful that the program will grow to serve a diverse group of 150 students consistently.  Shue-Medill PTA is still looking for community partners to assist in the continuing cost of providing healthy after-school snacks for students in our after-school intramural activities.  If you are interested in helping with this effort, please contact the Shue-Medill PTA Programs Chair, Mindy Cox at micmec@comcast.net.