Students and staff at West Gates Elementary School showed tremendous heart this February through their fundraising efforts for the American Heart Association. As a school community, West Gates raised more than $12,000 in support of the organization’s mission to promote heart health and lifesaving research.

Throughout the month, students also made a personal commitment to live a “heart healthy” lifestyle by focusing on exercise, nutrition, and kindness. In physical education classes, students participated in a variety of fun games and activities designed to keep their hearts strong while promoting teamwork and positive habits that can last a lifetime.

The West Gates community is incredibly proud of the students who stepped up as Heart Heroes, leading the way with their fundraising efforts and enthusiasm for making a difference.

Pictured from left Olivia Rutowicz, Mrs. Smawley, Andrew Kennedy, Carmine Stallone, Dylan Vultaggio, Brayden Flynn, Katelina Harden-Schwartz, James Ament, Mr. Calderone, (In Front Holding Flag) Hunter O'Leary, and Nabeela Henry.