LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — At School No. 9, energy filled the room as students jumped into action to launch the Kids Heart Challenge, turning an assembly into a powerful lesson in health, movement, and lifesaving awareness.

Led by American Heart Association representative Melanie Layton, students explored what it means to care for their hearts, bodies, and minds. Through a quick, engaging movement activity, the room came alive as students experienced how even small bursts of exercise can strengthen their bodies and sharpen their focus.

They were also introduced to the importance of hands-only CPR—a simple but critical lifesaving skill they are encouraged to learn and share with their families.

𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

This experience reflects the Linden Public Schools mission to empower all learners through meaningful engagement and real-world learning.

It also 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙠𝙚𝙮 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨, including:

-- Student Learning and Academic Excellence through standards-based health education

-- Personalized Pathways for Student Success by connecting learning to real-life application

-- Community and Stakeholder Partnership through collaboration with the American Heart Association

Aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for Comprehensive Health and Physical Education, students are building knowledge that supports lifelong wellness and responsible decision-making.

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺

The Kids Heart Challenge encourages students to develop healthy habits, support children with special heart conditions, and understand the value of giving back.

ROAR in action. One heart at a time.