Schodack Central School District is excited to announce the return of its free grades 4-6 running club: Maple Hill Milers! All Castleton Elementary Gr. 4-6 students are welcome to sign up by next Friday (March 7) for Maple Hill Milers.
Starting on March 25, student members will practice twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) before school for ten weeks at the Maple Hill High School Track with faculty advisors Amy Hirschoff and Kelsey Hall. It all leads up to the Maple Hill Milers running a 5K together in June to wrap up the program!
A letter/permission slip (available here and below) for Maple Hill Milers was also sent home with all grades 4-6 students.
Signing Up & Permission Form
Interested grades 4-6 students just need to sign up by Friday, March 7, 2025, to participate in Maple Hill Milers. Return the Permission Form here to Ms. Hall or Mrs. Hirschoff by March 7 to sign up.
Questions?
If you have any questions about Maple Hill Milers, please email Mrs. Hirschoff (ahirschoff@schodack.k12.ny.us).
To all 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders,
Have you ever wanted to run a 5K? Or, maybe you have, and you’d like to beat your time! Or, maybe you just want to become a better runner! Consider joining us as we bring back a long-standing running tradition in Castleton: Maple Hill Milers. We will train for 10 weeks and then run a 5K together.
Date of 5K: OK 5K in Kinderhook on Saturday, June 7th at 8:00 AM
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday morning before school at 6:45 AM
Starting Date: Tuesday, March 25th
Where: Maple Hill High School Track (students will get bused to CES at 7:25 AM)
Price: Joining the Milers club is free; the OK 5K cost is $15 if registered by 5/31/25**
**Scholarships are available based on family needs. Email Mrs. Hirschoff to find out more.
Parents are welcome to train with us on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, as well as sign up for the 5K!
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Hirschoff at ahirschoff@schodack.k12.ny.us
