“Learning in Motion,” Auburn High School: Incorporating additional time for physical activity into the classroom schedule.

“Youth Yoga,” Auburn High School: Incorporates yoga as an alternative to traditional sports/PE

On November 28, 60 students participated in a one-day innovation event as part of the Social Innovation Series. Students participated in design-thinking activities and worked with mentors to identify challenges in school health and wellness, and then pitched their solution to a panel of judges, "Shark Tank Style." At the end of the day, 10 Projects were awarded $1000 to bring their idea to life - as well as the chance to be selected as the grand prize winner by SAP to visit their new Hudson Yards office in NYC before heading over to The Shark Group to meet and learn from one of the original Shark Tank Judges Daymond John! Check out pictures of our winners here, and stay tuned for more updates throughout the year!

Volunteers from SAP mentored students throughout the day to brainstorm, develop and pitch innovative solutions to health and wellness challenges.

Some of our inspiring volunteer mentors from SAP, who helped coach students to design and pitch their ideas.

“Retain It,” Wareham Middle School: Building a relaxation area to help de-stress and focus students and teachers.

“Extending Legs, Extending Fitness,” Cambridge Ridge and Latin: A pilot program to incorporate standing desks using extenders.

“Fueling to the Finish Line,” Medford: Creating awareness of what to eat for physically active students using sports nutritionist visits and talks.

“Hawks Sports Library,” Waltham High School: A program to rent out sports equipment to students in need.

Thank you to our panel of judges! Picking 10 Projects to receive $1000 for project implementation is not an easy task.

Brave entrepreneurs pitched their BIG idea in 60 seconds to a panel of judges and to their fellow peers.

“Operation Rooftop,” Southeastern Regional: A schoolwide program to incorporate fruits/veggies using a rooftop garden.

“Get Together Eat Together,” Somerville High School: A project that incorporates farm fresh food trucks into school grounds after school.

“Waltham Works Out,” Waltham High School: A project to update their existing snack bar to include "on the go" healthy/nutritious options such as smoothies and cheese sticks.

“Youth Yoga,” Auburn High School: Incorporates yoga as an alternative to traditional sports/PE

“Learning in Motion,” Auburn High School: Incorporating additional time for physical activity into the classroom schedule.

Brave entrepreneurs pitched their BIG idea in 60 seconds to a panel of judges and to their fellow peers.

Volunteers from SAP mentored students throughout the day to brainstorm, develop and pitch innovative solutions to health and wellness challenges.

“KT Organics,” Keefe Tech: A plan to update an existing greenhouse and incorporate a farm stand into the community.

“Hawks Sports Library,” Waltham High School: A program to rent out sports equipment to students in need.

“Extending Legs, Extending Fitness,” Cambridge Ridge and Latin: A pilot program to incorporate standing desks using extenders.

“Waltham Works Out,” Waltham High School: A project to update their existing snack bar to include "on the go" healthy/nutritious options such as smoothies and cheese sticks.

“Retain It,” Wareham Middle School: Building a relaxation area to help de-stress and focus students and teachers.

“Fueling to the Finish Line,” Medford: Creating awareness of what to eat for physically active students using sports nutritionist visits and talks.

“Operation Rooftop,” Southeastern Regional: A schoolwide program to incorporate fruits/veggies using a rooftop garden.

On November 28, 60 students participated in a one-day innovation event as part of the Social Innovation Series. Students participated in design-thinking activities and worked with mentors to identify challenges in school health and wellness, and then pitched their solution to a panel of judges, "Shark Tank Style." At the end of the day, 10 Projects were awarded $1000 to bring their idea to life - as well as the chance to be selected as the grand prize winner by SAP to visit their new Hudson Yards office in NYC before heading over to The Shark Group to meet and learn from one of the original Shark Tank Judges Daymond John! Check out pictures of our winners here, and stay tuned for more updates throughout the year!

“Get Together Eat Together,” Somerville High School: A project that incorporates farm fresh food trucks into school grounds after school.

Thank you to our panel of judges! Picking 10 Projects to receive $1000 for project implementation is not an easy task.

Some of our inspiring volunteer mentors from SAP, who helped coach students to design and pitch their ideas.