Step for Healthy Georgia Schools
Your school could win a refurbished basketball court!
Jump Shot for Health Challenge Details
Let’s step it up together on behalf of our Georgia schools.
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Teams
DEKALB | Avondale Estates, GA
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts
591 Students
Dekalb Elementary School of the Arts, soon to be Dekalb Academy of the Arts, is excitingly introducing elementary sports, including soccer, flag football, competitive dance, and basketball, after 20 years of focusing solely on arts programs.
PEACH | Fort Valley, GA
Peach County High School
1200 Students
Peach County High School hosts 1200 students and a bustling gym used daily by seven classes, numerous athletic teams, and community groups like the Special Olympics. Our school will demonstrate our community care by installing a new gym floor.
APPLING | Baxley, GA
Altamaha Elemetary School
404 Students
Altamaha Elementary School in Baxley, Georgia, prides itself on character development and a family-like atmosphere, celebrating events like inclusion week and World Down Syndrome Day, and would greatly benefit from an outdoor basketball court to complement their thriving outdoor community.
SUMTER | Americus, GA
Sumter County Intermediate School
747 Students
Sumter County Intermediate School in Americus, Georgia, serving nearly 800 students in grades 4-6, urgently needs a refurbished basketball court to provide a designated space for physical activity and enhance social skills, teamwork, and overall fitness, having received no outdoor equipment upgrades since its opening in 2015.
CLAY | Fort Gaines, GA
Sumter County Intermediate School
200 Students
Clay County Elementary/Middle School, with the vision “learning today-leading tomorrow,” believes in risk-taking and innovation for student engagement, and a refurbished court will enhance campus safety and boost student and community morale.
FULTON | Atlanta, GA
Henry “Hank” Aaron new beginnings learning academy
400 Students
Henry “Hank” Aaron new beginnings learning academy currently has no gym and only an old one-net ball court for both middle and high school students, highlighting a unique and pressing need for improved athletic facilities.
BROOKS | Quitman, GA
Brooks County School District
2141 Students
Brooks County Schools uniquely needs a new court that would benefit the entire district and community, especially after losing two gyms, including one being demolished, with the current solution being a single basketball pole behind the board office on a grass and sidewalk court.
FULTON | Union City, GA
Liberty Point Elementary
750 Students
Liberty Point Elementary School in Union City, Georgia, built in 2002, serves a student population where nearly 100% are eligible for free or reduced-price meals, highlighting the tremendous opportunity to support healthy habits and recreational skills with an updated and safe activity area.
CLAYTON | Morrow, GA
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
850 Students
Marshall basketball has been 1st place county champs for 2 years in a row. We are a school that operates in excellence. We serve in a high need area and to keep our scholars motivated to come to school we try to take all opportunities to show up for them!
HENRY | McDonough, GA
Wesley Lakes Elementary School
782 Students
The Wesley Lakes community in rapidly growing Henry County faces limited access to sports facilities and public transit, making a new basketball court a vital addition that could significantly boost public health and provide much-needed recreational space for enthusiastic young athletes.
TROUP | West Point, GA
West Point ES
473 Students
WPES, a Title 1 school where 100% of students receive free/reduced lunch, sits across from a government housing project and is fundraising for swings; a new basketball court would provide a much-needed, fun space for students and the community to gather and stay active.
FULTON | Atlanta, GA
KIPP STRIVE Academy
400 Students
A refurbished basketball court would boost KIPP STRIVE Academy school spirit and teamwork by providing a modern space for physical activity and community events, encouraging more student participation in sports and fostering a vibrant, active school environment.
SUMTER | Americus, GA
Sumter County Middle School
600 Students
Built in the 1980s with few renovations, Sumter County Middle School would greatly benefit from a new gym, boosting student pride and providing a much-needed venue for summer league basketball games in our low-income rural area.
FULTON | College Park, GA
College Park Elementary
550+ Students
Refurbishing the court at College Park Elementary would provide a much-needed boost to a low-income community by offering a safe space for physical activity, improving students’ physical and mental health, and fostering community engagement. This investment would enhance academic performance, reduce inequities, and contribute to long-term community well-being.
FULTON | Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Unbound Academy
250 Students
Atlanta Unbound Academy (AUA), an HBCU-inspired charter school, is dedicated to empowering students with a culturally rich education and strong character development; the addition of its first basketball court would provide a transformative space for physical activity, fostering teamwork, leadership, and community spirit. This new athletic facility would become a central hub for school and community events, potentially inspiring students to pursue sports scholarships and other educational opportunities.
FLOYD | Rome, GA
West End Elementary School
960 Students
As a large, growing Title I school with a high poverty rate, the West End Elementary School gym—built in 1963—is outdated and our outdoor space is limited to a concrete slab with a temporary goal, yet our diverse student body thrives on inclusivity, creativity, and engagement, living by the PAWS mantra daily. Adding a second PE coach this year highlights our growth, and a gym makeover would significantly enhance physical activity opportunities for both students and the community.
MITCHELL | Baconton, GA
Baconton Community Charter School
906 Students
Baconton Community Charter School (BCCS) is a proud Title I rural public charter school that excels in fostering academic excellence and personal growth despite limited resources. Adding an outdoor basketball court would promote physical health, enhance social skills, boost academic performance, and serve as a community hub, supporting the holistic development and well-being of our diverse student body.
MUSCOGEE | Columbus, GA
Spencer High School
950 Students
Spencer, a Title I school on the Southside of Columbus, boasts a rich basketball tradition, including a state championship in 2021. Upgrading our 7-year-old floor would extend the “pride” of South Columbus and help our students build on this legacy.
FRANKLIN | Lavonia, GA
Lavonia Elementary School
540 Students
Lavonia Elementary, deeply rooted in its supportive community, serves a diverse population that faces many challenges but remains hopeful. Despite limited resources, the school fosters a strong sense of togetherness, with one heavily-used basketball goal on the playground and an aged gym; a refurbished court would be a beacon of hope, showing students and their families that they are seen and valued.
GWINNETT | Snellville, GA
Lavonia Elementary School
780 Students
Annistown Elementary, serving the Stone Mountain/Snellville community since 1981, takes pride in its diverse and hardworking students. Refurbishing the basketball court, which hasn’t seen significant updates in over ten years, would energize the community and kickstart efforts to raise funds for new playground equipment.
MURRAY | Chatsworth, GA
Chatsworth Elementary
650 Students
Chatsworth Elementary, a Title I school where 80% of students live below the poverty level, has made remarkable strides under the leadership of its principal, who raised over $30,000 to start a food pantry and provide weekly meals to families in need. The school has been fundraising to improve playground facilities, and refurbishing the basketball court, which is in need of repair, would greatly benefit both the students and the local community children who play there after school.
EMANUEL | Twin City, GA
Emanuel County Institute
560 Students
Emanuel County Institute (ECI), a Title I school for grades 6-12, faces challenges with limited athletic facilities, sharing just two gyms. One of these gyms, built on dirt with old wooden bleachers and floor, would benefit greatly from refurbishment, allowing all student athletes to practice simultaneously and creating a safer, enhanced environment for after-school activities and SAT testing.
HENRY | McDonugh, GA
Oakland Elementary School
545 Students
Oakland Elementary, a diverse Title 1 school, serves about 545 students from various backgrounds and has a strong school culture with activities celebrating diversity. While it currently lacks an outdoor basketball court, adding one could help address health challenges like obesity and diabetes among its students, 80% of whom eat free lunch.
DEKALB | Atlanta, GA
Druid Hills High School
1413 Students
The Druid Hill High School gym, built in the 1970s, urgently needs updates as the old floor causes safety concerns, with athletes constantly slipping. Coaches have to stuff towels into the volleyball sleeves to keep the poles straight, and inoperable bleachers often leave fans without seating, impacting school spirit and attendance at games.
FULTON | Atlanta, GA
KIPP VISION ACADEMY
850 Students
KIPP Vision serves the poorest zip code in Atlanta, 30315, with a 100% free lunch status and an all-minority population. Despite limited funding and resources, the community passionately advocates for the best for their scholars, making remarkable achievements from nothing.
BARROW | Auburn, GA
Auburn Elementary School
750 Students
Despite the summer heat, the principal of Auburn Elementary is passionately working to secure a new blacktop for her students, emphasizing that for many, recess on this aging court is their only chance to play outdoors and experience team sports. Auburn Elementary, nearing its 80th birthday, is more than a school—it’s a home and safe haven for students who deserve every opportunity for joy and physical activity.
WALTON | Monroe, GA
Harmony Elementary
673 Students
Harmony Elementary, a small school with a big heart, lacks a nearby public park and has limited playground facilities. A new basketball court would not only give students a place to play and build healthy habits but also serve as a symbol of hope in their rural community.
Quarters/Challenges
First Quarter
Presented by:
Lace Up for Tip Off
Lace up your sneakers tightly and get started stepping. During this warm-up challenge in this quarter of the Jump Shot to Health game, take 100,000 steps.
Second Quarter
Fast Break For Fitness Challenge
Things are heating up. Find your fast break and move your body the way you love. Discover what works for you and track your daily steps to help your team take the lead on the leaderboard.
Third Quarter
Presented by:
Push It In The Paint
The second half has begun, and it’s time to push it in the paint to take the lead. Dribble and step your way to the challenge goal by taking as many steps as possible each day to help your team push it in the paint. Don’t forget to sync your tracker by logging into Sharecare at least weekly and log your steps before the quarter buzzer.
Fourth Quarter
Buzzer Beater Boost
The final push of the Jump Shot For Health challenge is here! In this last quarter, play for the championship. Take as many steps as you can daily and log them towards your team’s total. Every step counts as the shot clock counts down to the challenge buzzer sounding off!
First Quarter
Presented by:
Lace Up for Tip Off
Lace up your sneakers tightly and get started stepping. During this warm-up challenge in this quarter of the Jump Shot to Health game, take 100,000 steps.
Second Quarter
Fast Break For Fitness Challenge
Things are heating up. Find your fast break and move your body the way you love. Discover what works for you and track your daily steps to help your team take the lead on the leaderboard.
Third Quarter
Presented by:
Push It In The Paint
The second half has begun, and it’s time to push it in the paint to take the lead. Dribble and step your way to the challenge goal by taking as many steps as possible each day to help your team push it in the paint. Don’t forget to sync your tracker by logging into Sharecare at least weekly and log your steps before the quarter buzzer.
Fourth Quarter
Buzzer Beater Boost
The final push of the Jump Shot For Health challenge is here! In this last quarter, play for the championship. Take as many steps as you can daily and log them towards your team’s total. Every step counts as the shot clock counts down to the challenge buzzer sounding off!
Schools were selected for the Jump Shot for Health challenge based on the phase one application process completed in 2024.
Prizes
- The grand prize-winning school will receive a refurbished outdoor basketball court plus a court opening event celebration.
- The second-place school will receive a refurbished outdoor basketball court.
- Multiple runners-up will win fun prizes such as jerseys or equipment. *Winners are subject to program rules and application approval by the Jump Shot for Health program.
- The top **23 individuals with the highest steps each month will receive a $250 gift card sponsored by UnitedHealthcare. **An individual can only win once.
No matter your school size,
any Georgia Title 1 school can win
The Jump Shot For Health Challenge winners are calculated based on highest average of team steps to ensure no matter how large or small your team is, your school has a chance to win.
Jump Shot For Health Marketing Toolkit Materials for participating schools.
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