(EL PASO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT – May 6, 2024) — El Paso ISD hosted the inaugural 2024 Raise the Bar Games and Military Expo at Chapin High School on Saturday, May 4.
More than 600 students and parents showed up to take part in the family-friendly event which showcased the talents of students from across 15 campuses. Several contests were featured at the campus including a showcase of El Paso ISD’s Kickstart Kids program. The class teaches students to harness the power of martial arts and teaches students to be disciplined.
The Raise the Bar Games and Military Expo also featured CrossFit-style workouts for kids to instill a healthy mindset in them. Chapin’s JROTC also competed in a friendly event on the football field that showcased essential skills related to military service. The students ran through obstacles and took part in other military drills.
The 2024 Raise the Bar Games and Military Expo is made possible through the El Paso ISD Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) grant. The grant allocates resources toward the establishment of vertically aligned academic programs, ensuring consistent educational opportunities for military connected students.
