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Fourth Graders Finally Get Their Junior Olympics!
Junior Olympics Logo in Crayon

More than 60 years after its inception, the Junior Olympics remains a highlight of the elementary school calendar in Lower Merion School District. The annual event brings together fourth-grade students from all six LMSD elementary schools—Belmont Hills, Cynwyd, Gladwyne, Merion, Penn Valley and Penn Wynne—for a districtwide celebration of physical education and school spirit.

Leading up to the big day, students trained during gym class in a variety of track and field events, including the 60-Yard Dash, Long Jump, High Jump, 4x100 Relay, Distance Run, Softball Throw and the ever-popular Tug-of-War.

After several cancellations due to inclement weather in recent weeks, many students worried they might miss out on this beloved elementary school rite of passage. Fortunately, thanks to the dogged persistence of the District’s dedicated principals and teachers—along with some last-minute cooperation from Mother Nature—fourth graders were able to enjoy a full slate of spirited competition at Lower Merion High School’s Arnold Field.

Though ribbons and school pride are up for grabs, the emphasis remains on participation, sportsmanship and community. Educators and staff across the District come together each year to ensure the Junior Olympics is a joyful and memorable experience for all.

A gallery of photos from this year’s event is available below!

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Four Belmont Hills students featured in the foreground
A Belmont Hills student holds his hand in the air as he walks in front of his classmates in the bleachers
Penn Wynne 4th graders sit in the bleachers as a group
Cynwyd fourth graders sit in the bleachers as a group
Three Gladwyne students pose for a picture in the foreground
Merion fourth graders sit together in the bleachers
A closeup photo of three Gladwyne students sitting in the bleachers
Penn Valley fourth graders sit together in the bleachers
Penn Valley fourth graders sit together in the bleachers
Two gym teachers share a hug on Arnold Field
Fourth grade girls line up at the start of a race
Fourth graders stand on the starting line
The Belmont Hills gym teacher addresses the crowd on the mic
A large group of Penn Wynne students sits together on the bleachers
A large group of Cynwyd students sit together in the bleachers
A Merion fourth grader runs down the homestretch of her race
Merion fourth graders race around the track
A Gladwyne student runs toward the finish line as she is cheered on by teammates
Merion fourth grade girls compete in the distance run
Fourth grade girls get a good jump off the starting line in their heat
Two fourth grade girls have a near photo-finish
Six fourth graders line up on the starting line
Fourth graders line up on the starting line
Two tired girls catch their breath after a hard-fought race
Six fourth grade boys get a good jump off the starting line
A large group of Gladwyne students sit together in the bleachers
Six fourth graders line up at the starting line
Gladwyne and Belmont Hills go head-to-head in the tug of war
Members of team Gladwyne pull hard in the tug of war
Gladwyne and Belmont Hills go head-to-head in the tug of war
Gladwyne and Belmont Hills go head-to-head in the tug of war
Gladwyne and Belmont Hills go head-to-head in the tug of war
Fourth graders attempt to jump over the bar in the high jump event
Fourth graders attempt to jump over the bar in the high jump event
Belmont Hills competes in the tug of war
A fourth grader attempts to jump over the bar in the high jump event
A fourth grader attempts to jump over the bar in the high jump event
Cynwyd competes in the tug of war
Penn Wynne competes in the tug of war
Penn Wynne students compete in the tug of war
Students from Cynwyd and Penn Wynne face off in the tug of war
Cynwyd and Penn Wynne face off in the tug of war
A fourth grader attempts to jump over the bar in the high jump event
Merion prepares to compete in the tug of war
Students from Penn Valley compete in the tug of war
Penn Valley students compete in the tug of war
Students from Belmont Hills get ready to compete in the tug of war
A fourth grader attempts to jump over the bar in the high jump event
Merion students jump around and celebrate a big win in the tug of war
Students from Gladwyne compete in the tug of war
Team Belmont Hills pulls as hard as they can in the tug of war
Penn Wynne faces off with Cynwyd in the tug of war
Belmont Hills students pull as hard as they can while participating in the Tug of War
A team from Penn Wynne pulls as hard as they can in the tug of war
Penn Wynne and Cynwyd face off in the tug of war
Three Penn Wynne students at the front of the rope pull as hard as they can in the tug of war
Team Penn Wynne pulls the rope in the tug of war
Team Cynwyd pulls as hard as they can in the tug of war
Penn Wynne and Cynwyd face off in the tug of war
Penn Wynne and Cynwyd face off in the tug of war
Team Cynwyd pulls as hard as they can in the tug of war
A fourth grader attempts to jump over the bar in the high jump event
A fourth grader attempts to jump over the bar in the high jump event
A fourth grader attempts to jump over the bar in the high jump event
A fourth grader attempts to jump over the bar in the high jump event
A fourth grader attempts to jump over the bar in the high jump event
A fourth grader attempts to jump over the bar in the high jump event
A fourth grader attempts to jump over the bar in the high jump event
A fourth grader attempts to jump over the bar in the high jump event
A fourth grader attempts to jump over the bar in the high jump event
Principals from Belmont Hills, Penn Wynne, Cynwyd and Gladwyne pose for a picture
A group of students sit on the turf field
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A group of fourth graders stand together for a picture, some holding up ribbons from events
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
Three teachers smile for a photo
Students sit on the ground as they take a break in the shade
Students wait their turn in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader makes her approach in the 'high jump' event
A proud student holds up his blue ribbon
Fourth graders wait their turn in the 'high jump' event
Principal Klaiber, Dr. Ranelli and AP Rose
A group of girls sits down on the turf
A woman in a hat smiles for a photo
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and jumps into the pit in the 'long jump' event
A fourth grader runs and attempts to jump over the bar in the 'high jump' event
A fourth grader runs and attempts to jump over the bar in the 'high jump' event
A fourth grader runs and attempts to jump over the bar in the 'high jump' event
A fourth grader runs and attempts to jump over the bar in the 'high jump' event
A fourth grader runs and attempts to jump over the bar in the 'high jump' event
A fourth grader runs and attempts to jump over the bar in the 'high jump' event
A fourth grader runs and attempts to jump over the bar in the 'high jump' event
A fourth grader runs and attempts to jump over the bar in the 'high jump' event
Students stand around as they await instructions from a teacher
A group photo of fourth grade girls on the turf
Two students examine a piece of paper
Students race around the track
Students race around the track
Students race around the track
A student throws a softball
A student throws a softball

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