Rocky Point Students Jump for Heart Health

In honor of American Heart Month, Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School students and staff members participated in the annual Jump Rope for Heart event.

During the after-school program, the students had the chance to demonstrate their jump-roping skills to the beat of popular music, and through their participation collected donations for the worthy cause. Students participated in an hour of “free jump” before competing in grade level challenges to determine who could jump rope the longest.

Under the leadership of physical education teacher Maria Amoscato, approximately 200 students helped to raise more than $12,800 for the American Heart Association.

Jump Rope for Heart is an annual program sponsored by the American Heart Association in an effort to raise, not only awareness of heart health issues, but also funds for continued research.

Photo provided by the Rocky Point School District: Pictured are the winners and runner-ups of this year’s Jump Rope for Heart event at Joseph A. Edgar Intermediate School in Rocky Point School District.