St. Luke's Health System - Star Centennial Track

What is it?

St. Luke’s Health System financed the construction of a new walking and running track at Star Elementary School, which is available for use by the entire community. To help encourage track use, St. Luke’s provides a health coach on a part-time basis to help develop a run/walk program and a fitness program, as well as assist with an organized running and walking club called “Star Steppers.” Experts from St. Luke’s also provide quarterly health education seminars at Star Elementary for students, parents and the community.

Who is it for?

Star Elementary School students and community residents

Why do they do it?

Star Elementary leaders had long wanted a track at the school. St. Luke’s wanted to offer students and community members a safe place to walk, run and participate in activities to improve health.

Impact

During the 2012-2013 school year, Star Elementary students collectively logged 895 miles. In 2013-2014, that number skyrocketed to more than 10,840 miles, thanks to the new track.

Contact: Beth Toal
Interim Vice President, Communication & Marketing
Telephone: 208-381-2002
Email: toalb@slhs.org