Hampton City Schools 11th Annual Run for the Stage 5K raises over $18,000 for student scholarships

Hampton City Schools hosted its 11th Annual Run for the Stage 5K on May 19, 2026, at Sandy Bottom Nature Park, with 454 participants registered. This annual event helps support on-time graduation by raising funds for community college scholarships.

Thanks to the amazing support of our community, over $18,000 was raised - providing $8,000 in scholarships to eight deserving 2026 HCS graduates. Over the past 11 years, this event has made a lasting impact, raising more than $166,000 to help our students cross the graduation stage and step confidently into their futures.

The following students were awarded scholarships:

Haley Groce – Bethel High School

Jamarie Batten II – Bethel High School

Jason Holmes – Bethel High School

Khalil Jessiah Harper – Bethel High School

Isaiah Spear-Aceves – Bethel High School

Kaela Marie Jordan – Bethel High School

Kamerson Mann – Bethel High School

Dylan Jones – Adult & Alternative Learning Center (ALC) 

Largest Team Awards:

Percentage: Moton Early Childhood Center, Kraft Elementary, Cooper Elementary Magnet School for Technology, and Smith Elementary

Largest teams overall:  Bethel High, Kecoughtan Warriors, Team TE

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors for making this year’s Run for the Stage 5K a resounding success. Their generosity helps pave the way for our graduates’ futures.

Special thanks to:
Cell Phone Tech

Hampton Roads Educators Credit Union

TE Connectivity

Imagine Learning
ParentSquare

Langley Operational Support Team

Sinful Treats Bakery
Enrichment City, LLC
Hampton City Schools

Race results can be found on the Run for the Stage Website.

 

Photo gallery can be found here.