Holy Spirit School participates in the K.A.R.T., Kids are Runners Too program. The K.A.R.T. program is designed to motivate children to increase their commitment to physical activity. The program gives kids a chance to improve their health by combining running and walking.The goal of the program is for each student to walk or run 26.2 miles , a marathon, during the 10 week program. Students can accomplish this goal by running in the afterschool program, during track practice or independently during their free time.

The program also is designed to raise monies for the school's athletic programs. The students can ask parents and family members to sponsor them for each mile they walk or run.In the past two years , over $5000 has been raised and new equipment purchased for the school's athletic programs.

The K.A.R.T. program is a community event, and ends with a short race called the "I Did It Dash". The race is a celebration of the student's dedication to running and walking 26.2 miles!  The program is successful because of the help from parents who volunteer their time to supervise the students in the afterschool running program. We look forward to another great year running with the students and parents of Holy Spirit School.