HUTCHINSON, Kan. — As Central Christian School prepares for another busy spring, Superintendent Dr. John Walker is lacing up his running shoes for a unique challenge.
Walker plans to attempt a 100-mile run in late March to raise money for tuition assistance for Central Christian families. His goal is to complete the distance in 28 hours or less while raising more than $20,000 for students who need financial support.
“I’m going to attempt to run 100 miles at the end of March to raise money for our tuition assistance,” Walker said. “That goes directly toward supporting students who need financial assistance to attend our school.”
Walker completed the same challenge in 2024, helping raise nearly $20,000. This year, he hopes to exceed that total.
“The Lord allowed us to raise about $20,000, which is amazing,” Walker said. “So I’m attempting this again and hopefully we’ll be able to raise even more to support our students.”
The fundraiser is part of a larger season of community engagement at Central Christian. On March 13, the school will host its annual Glow Run fundraiser for kindergarten through fifth grade students. Participants collect pledges and run laps in the gym under black lights and neon decor, with proceeds benefiting the school’s Parent Teacher Fellowship.
In April, the school will host the Sun Run, a community-wide event scheduled for the Saturday after Good Friday. The event includes a one-hour run or walk around the campus loop, followed by pancakes and fellowship.
“It’s open to the entire community,” Walker said. “Folks are welcome to come and run and walk and fellowship together.”
Walker said the events reflect a broader commitment to strengthening in-person community connections.
“It seems like a lot of communities nowadays are becoming more isolated,” he said. “It’s been fun for me to see our school community retake community back together and pursue opportunities to be together.”
Central Christian is also preparing to open admissions for the upcoming school year. Families interested in enrolling can visit the school’s website or contact the admissions office directly.
“We’re always open to finding mission-fit families who are excited about Christian education,” Walker said. “Feel free to contact the school. We’d be happy to help in any way that we can.”