Helen Davis State School to hold 15th Annual 5K

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The Helen Davis State School Parent Teacher Organization will host the 15th Annual 5K Run, Walk and Roll with the Huskies at Phil Welch Stadium.

The event will take place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, and will feature the 5K, as well as family-friendly activities, including a free Fun one-mile Walk and Roll.

Funds raised will continuously benefit the School. The Helen Davis PTO is a 501c3 organization supporting the unmet needs of Helen Davis School.

During the summer of 2021, the School was able to complete its playground resurfacing project, totalling nearly $175,000.

In 2024-2025, the School was also able to replace its swing sets with a swing and sunshade structure, totalling nearly $47,000.

The projects were able to be completed with the help of donors and friends of the Helen Davis PTO.

The School said, now that the playground is safe, it's working to raise funds for a new fenced-in Sensory Garden aimed to be accessible to all.

The plans include raised garden beds for easy reach, clear paths for wheelchairs and walking, sensory items such as windchimes and fountains and plowers/plants students can smell and touch.

Helen Davis also hopes to continually add to PRO funds to support school events like Prom, Fall Festival, Holiday Dances, Graduation, etc. and to purchase items and experiences for play, learning and exploration for all students.

Registration is open for the event. Both the timed and non-timed races are $35 per participant. The virtual 5K, which is available for anyone looking to get a mile on their own time, is $25 and includes a t-shirt.

The School said prices will increase after 11:59 p.m. on March 23.

Individuals interested in participating are encouraged to sign up by visiting runsignup.com/helendavishuskies5k.