Walk-a-thon 2025

We did it...and then some! St. Rose Schools students raised close to $47,000 for the recent Walk-a-thon! Their amazing spirit lifted our hearts and filled our halls during the weeks of March and April. Coupled with $13,500 from community sponsors, we reached $60,000 which is double our goal and a much needed injection to our Blooms Fund which helps to balance the budget, bridge the tuition gap and keep our school vital.

MILES & SMILES -- ST. ROSE SCHOOL WALK-A-THON A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!

It was a walk to remember, as Fr. Peter remarked in his opening prayer the morning of April 30th. Under sunny (windy) skies, we gathered as a school family (or Ram-ily according to Fr. Peter) and set course for a bright future. There was great energy from the start line. Top earning Kindergarten student, Hudson Khalil, led the first lap carrying an Olympic style torch with Ramsey, Dr. G, Mrs. B, Sister Thaddeus, Fr. Peter and First Selectman Capeci in tow. Soon after the entire school joined them, igniting the course with miles and smiles.

The day unfolded beautifully as groups of classes took the field to walk their miles encouraged by the lively tunes of the deejay. Students submitted raffle tickets for every lap they completed. Some registered 50 laps! At one point some of the younger students said -- we thought this was a Walk-a-thon but everyone is running! That is the essence of St. Rose School -- always going the extra mile and giving the extra energy!

We are so grateful to our community sponsors, our spirited students and the parent volunteers who set up the course and provided help throughout the day. Thanks, also, to the parents and family members who cheered along the sidelines. The Kona slushie truck was a big hit and the deejay played tunes that inspired everyone to walk, run and cross the finish line for a BRIGHT future!

Click below for a highlights video:

Bruzzi Lawn & Landscape

Cicarelli Family

Connecticut Fence & Gate

Guardian Bookkeeping

Immaculate High School

Ingersoll Auto of Danbury

Knights of Columbus - Council 185

Kumon of Southbury

Madison Jackson

Mason Jackson

Mok Family

Newtown Family Dentistry

The O’Leary Family

PJ's Laundromat

Rahtelli Family

Roger & Jane Applegate

St. Joseph High School

St. Rose of Lima Parish

The Green Spot

Ventura Law