The opportunity to advance to the national level is available. Fourth Grade Track and Field Challenge Beginning in March, all fourth grade students begin training for this activity, which consists of four field events, eight running events, and a mixed relay. All students compete in a school-wide preliminary. Winners advance to district and regional contests. Ribbons are awarded, and results are published in the local media.
Students choose three events in which to participate.
Ribbons are awarded for each event, and the top sixteen overall competitors receive special recognition.