Jefferson Elementary School’s first Ninja Warrior competition raised over $1,000 for Riley Hospital for Children. Photo provided.

Press Release

WARSAW — Jefferson Elementary School held its first-ever Jefferson Ninja Warrior competition with great success.

The event, which benefitted Riley Hospital for Children, was held the week of May 17 and was open to students in grades K-6. This year, Jefferson students raised $1,020 for the cause.

A $5 entry fee allowed students to compete against their grade level for the fastest completion time of Jefferson’s course. In the end, a boy and girl winner emerged from each grade.

“The hope is to make this an annual event, with all funds going to Riley,” said Jefferson Elementary Principal Kyle Carter.

Grade-level winners are as follows:

• Kindergarten: Cameron P. and Sarah L.
• First grade: Easton B. and Taylor P.
• Second grade: Carter H. and Tanner S.
• Third grade: Cooper W. and Yessenia R.
• Fourth grade: Kyser G. and Kinley B.
• Fifth grade: Drew J. and Reagan E.
• Sixth grade: Matias K. and Kyra L.

Matias K. set the all-school record with a time of 1:14.85.