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Fourth Graders from Across the Community Enjoy 2025 Jamboree at Kahok Stadium

Posted Date: 5/07/25 (9:29 PM)
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A group of fourth-grade students participate in a track and field event at the 2025 Collinsville CUSD 10 4th Grade Jamboree.After postponing the event from May 1 due to rain, the sun was shining in blue skies for the annual 4th Grade Jamboree on May 6, 2025 in Kahok Stadium.

The annual 4th Grade Jamboree is a friendly, outdoor athletic competition hosted by the Collinsville school district for all fourth grade students in our community’s public and private schools.  

This year, 550 students participated.

The schools who took part are:  
Caseyville Elementary School
Dorris Intermediate School
Kreitner Elementary School
Maryville Elementary School
Renfro Elementary School
Summit Elementary School
Twin Echo Elementary School
Webster Elementary School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Holy Cross Lutheran School
Maryville Christian School
St. John Neumann Catholic School
Ss. Peter & Paul Catholic School

4th Grade Jamboree Events
The Jamboree is a fun Olympic-style competition. The students earn participation ribbons and special recognition for placing in the top spots of each event. Although some of the events get pretty competitive, the goal is for everyone to have a good time. 

The 4th Grade Jamboree is a day when every fourth grader in our community comes together to celebrate the end of the school year and enjoy athletic activities.

The 4th Grade Jamboree events include:  Running events: 50 meter, 100 meter, Half Mile, 50 meter Relay, Shuttle run. Field events:  Softball Throw, Soccer Punt, Bean bag Toss, Long Jump and Pyramid Building.

The day ends with a tug-of-war competition between the schools.  The winning class/school earns bragging rights for the upcoming school year and takes home a wrestling-style golden championship belt to display for the next year. 

This year, Mrs. Whitener's class from Kreitner Elementary School was the winner.  

A group of children wearing red shirts with the text '4th Grade Collinsville Jamboree' hold up a trophy and smile for the camera.

2025 Jamboree Sponsors
Each child who participates in the Jamboree receives a complimentary t-shirt that is color coded by school.  

This would not be possible without the generous sponsors who provide funding for the shirts and other event costs. Their organizations are listed on the back of the shirts. 

We want to thank the following for their support of the 2025 4th Grade Jamboree:  
Abstracts & Titles, Inc.
Agavero Grill & Cantina
Busey Banks
Collinsville Area Community Foundation
Collinsville Chamber of Commerce
Collinsville Township
CMC Rotary
FCB Banks
First Student
Holland Construction Services, Inc.
Millennium Construction, LLC.

Thank you to Those Who Make the Jamboree a Success
We appreciate the well-coordinated team that produces the Jamboree every year.  A group of CUSD 10 staff works hard to make sure the Jamboree is a seamless operation so students can enjoy the day:

  • The 4th Grade Jamboree is coordinated by Collinsville Middle School physical education teacher, Ryan Sidwell 
  • Our district's PE teachers pitch-in to help make the event a success
  • A group of volunteers and CHS students come out to help  
  • Collinsville High School Athletic Director Clay Smith makes sure Kahok Stadium is set-up and ready to go for the big day  
  • Our food service provider, Sodexo, prepares and serves a healthy lunch onsite for all of the competitors, staff, volunteers and adult chaperones 
  •  Bus transportation to bring all of the students to Kahok Stadium is coordinated by Assistant Superintendent Brad Hyre in partnership with First Student 
  • Our student resource officers provide security
  • Our school nurses get involved by staffing a first aid tent at the event  
School Group Photos
A group of students from Webster Elementary School pose for a photo with a large banner.
A group of children and adults stand together holding a banner that reads 'Twin Echo' with a teddy bear and eagle mascot.
A group of children and their teacher pose for a photo in front of a school building, holding a banner that reads 'SS. Peter & Paul Hornets Lets Go 4th Grade!'

A group of students from Holy Cross hold a banner that reads 'HOLY CROSS BRAVES' while standing on a grassy field.
A group of children from Summit Elementary School stand together holding a banner.
A group of students from Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Collinsville, Illinois, pose with a banner that reads 'Home of the CHARGERS'.

A group of students from Krietner Elementary School pose for a photo with a banner.
A group of students and a teacher hold a banner that reads 'Dorris Intermediate School' with a stylized eagle design.
A group of students from Renfro Elementary School pose for a photo, holding a banner with the school's name and a flying eagle.

A group of students from Caseyville Elementary School pose for a photo, holding a banner with the school's name and a bald eagle.
A group of students from Maryville Christian School stand together holding a banner.
A group of children and adults hold a banner that reads 'Maryville Elementary School' in front of a school building.

A group of children wearing black shirts with '4th Grade Collinsville Jamboree' printed on them walk in a line, some holding water bottles.



Album of Event Photos