Students at The Lane School are participating in the World Sport Stacking Association’s annual “Stack Up” event, joining a global effort to break the Guinness World Record for the most people sport stacking at multiple locations in one day. Physical education teachers Jessica Czerniuk and Daniel Ozga are leading the initiative.
During gym classes, students have been practicing their stacking skills through various activities designed to improve focus and agility. These exercises include stacking with eyes closed, using limited cups, and racing against opponents. Students track their best times and work toward continuous improvement, supporting each other as they strive for faster scores.
Dr. Hector Garcia visited the class to observe the event. After a demonstration by student experts, Dr. Garcia participated in competitive rounds of cup stacking with students.
“The energy in the gym has been electric as students practice their stacking skills,” said a statement from the school. “The combination of focused practice and competitive fun has made the event a huge success, reinforcing The Lane School’s commitment to dynamic and engaging physical education.”
The Lane Elementary School is part of Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181, which serves DuPage and Cook counties alongside several other schools including Clarendon Hills Middle School, Elm Elementary School, Hinsdale Middle School, Madison Elementary School, Monroe Elementary School, Oak Elementary School, Prospect Elementary School, and Walker School (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). According to data from the Illinois State Board of Education, District 181 employs 282 teachers with an average salary of $94,227; 90 percent are women and 10 percent are men (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). In terms of student demographics for District 181: 69.8 percent are White, 1.1 percent Black, 6.8 percent Hispanic, and 15.4 percent Asian (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/). In 2020 district spending was $31,308 per student for a total expenditure of $117 million (https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/).
The students’ participation highlights both individual achievement in motor skill development and involvement in a worldwide record-setting attempt.
