Kids Heart Challenge 2024

Subject: KHC kicks off Thursday, February 22nd at New Heights!

Hello, New Heights Elementary Families!

Our school is kicking off our annual American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge on Thursday, February 22nd! This program teaches our students and staff the importance of taking care of our hearts and helping others with sick and special hearts right in East Grand Forks.

Our students will be learning about staying strong in body and mind. We are asking for your help to reach our goal of 100% of our families learning the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR. Please take a moment to watch this video of 5-year-old Phil and his mother, Megan. Earlier this year, they saved a life because they watched the Kids Heart Challenge Hands-Only CPR video.

Get started early and be the first at our school to complete Finn’s Mission!

 or download the free “AHA Schools” app.

  • Complete Finn’s Mission: Finn is a heart and stroke survivor! Watch the 2-minute Hands-Only CPR video featuring cardiac arrest survivor, Damar Hamlin, and watch a music video on the warning signs of a stroke (F.A.S.T.).

  • Share with Family & Friends: Send messages via social media, text messages and/or email.

Thank you for supporting this very important service-learning program and making our community safer!

Thank you,

Ms. Hulst, New Heights Elementary Physical Education Teacher