BY EZRA, FLORENCE, SCARLETT, AND VALENTINO

Imagine jumping, running, and getting splashed with color while navigating through an obstacle course. On September 30, at Hollywood Hills Elementary, students participated in a Color Run to raise money for the school.

“I ran around the whole school. I loved running around in the colors,” kindergarten student Audrey said.

HHE raised about $20,000 by sharing the MyFunRun website with family members and friends. The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has many plans for the money raised including a super science night, movie night, and a colorful mural. The Color Run was a successful fundraiser.

“With the money raised, the big exterior cafeteria wall by the field is going to have the most incredible mural painted on it,” PTA President Chelsey Hayes said.

Hollywood Hills parents and volunteers threw colors at the students while they made their way around the school. The students jumped through inflatable bounce houses while enjoying time with their friends.

“I found my friends and I had fun with them. I held their hands and ran. We got color all over our shirts. We went in a few of the bounce houses,” third grade student Gaya said.

The Color Run also brought happiness and joy to many students and their families. It was a great event for all.

“My favorite part was all of the smiling faces of the kids that participated in the Color Run. Looking back at the pictures that were taken, all the children were ecstatic and happy,” PTA President Chelsey Hayes said.