South Side Middle School honors Achille’s Kids

Posted Wednesday, June 8, 2016 2:03 pm

Teachers Carolyn Ferguson, left, and Meaghan Healey applauded Keith Mickity for finishing a marathon over the course of the school year.

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Quinn Wilson excitedly unwrapped his shoe box.

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Shane Stepinsky and Michael Maher were all smiles as they checked out their new sneakers.

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Teacher Carolyn Ferguson with Chastity Mackay and her new sneakers.

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Core Program students with teacher Meaghan Healey, SSMS Principal Shelagh McGinn, Core Program teacher Patricia Beaumont, teacher Carolyn Ferguson and Core Program teacher Allison Wallace.

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Last week, South Side Middle School recognized special education students who were Achille’s Kids.

Achille’s Kids is a program that encourages running and physical activity. During the course of the year, the students ran a virtual marathon — clocking 26.2 miles since September.

Last Friday, the school celebrated their success, and Achille’s Kids gave each of the students a brand new pair of sneakers, which will help make next year’s marathon even better.