Students and staff at Liberty Elementary School are participating in the Heart Smart Challenge. The challenge has invited Sullivan County Schools to join the movement for healthier hearts. This friendly competition encourages schools to raise awareness and create activities that promote cardiovascular health and support the annual 98.3 WSUL Heart-A-Thon.

Several activities have already taken place with several more planned in the coming month.

This month, students and teachers are taking part in the January Heart Healthy Morning Challenge, where short exercises or activities are completed each day.

Next week, Jan. 26-Jan. 30, will be Heart Healthy Red Out Days.

• Monday, Jan. 26: will be Fuel Your Heart: Wear red for the red fruits and vegetables that fuel our bodies
• Tuesday, Jan. 27, will be Head-to Heart: Wear a red hat, headband, ribbon or bow on your head
• Wednesday, Jan. 28, will be Get your Heart Pumping: Wear red sneakers/athletic wear
• Thursday, Jan 29, will be Superheart Hero: Wear your best superhero outfit
  Friday, Jan. 30, is Rest your Heart: Wear school appropriate pajamas.

The LES Redhawks have also created Hallway Heart Tips, along with artwork, which is displayed in the first floor-rear hallway, with several other events planned in the coming weeks.

LES will also take part in National Wear Red Day on Feb. 6.