CHAMPS
C.H.A.M.P.S
Choosing Healthy Activities & Methods Promoting Safety
About CHAMPS
The Georgia Sheriff's Association originated the CHAMPS Program in 2003. The program was designed to educate 5th grade students. There are about 1500 5th graders taught each year.
CHAMPS Curriculum
The CHAMPS curriculum has over twenty topics or lessons to choose from. Out of the twenty topics, instructors teach a six-week lesson plan, which may include topics such as:
- Alcohol
- Bullying
- Choices and Consequences
- Internet Safety
- Peer Pressure
- Tobacco
- Understanding and Avoiding Violent Behavior
At the conclusion of the six-week curriculum, a graduation is held at each school in celebration of each student's achievement.
Walnut Grove Elementary 5th grade students participate in this program and are required to create a poster on one of the topics discussed in the weekly lessons.
The winners for the 2024-25 school year are:
Mrs. Haulk's Class:
1st Place: Peightyn Cole
2nd Place: Abigail Stribling
3rd Place: Layna Barkevich
Overall Winner: Callie Wilson
Mrs. Lockard's Class:
1st Place: Rylee Pope
2nd Place: Eli Bridegroom
3rd Place: Eva Hunt
Overall Winner: George Beristain-Marban
Mrs. Reidling's Class:
1st Place: Avery Ford
2nd Place: Cierra Cichorz
3rd Place: Noah Culverson
Overall Winner: Madison Craine
Mrs. Allgood's Class:
1st Place: Tanner Whitley
2nd Place: Scotlynn Duncan
3rd Place: Bodie Rhea
Overall Winner: Skye Harrison
Mrs. Larimer's Class:
1st Place: Gabe Fortune
2nd Place: Raegan Smith
3rd Place: Noah Allen
Overall Winner: Chason Grow
WGES Overall Winner:
Gabe Fortune
Gabe's poster will compete against all 1st place winners in the 5th grade throughout Walton County in both public and private schools. The results will be announced towards the end of the school year.
Deputy McElreath
SRO/CHAMPS Instructor
donna.mcelreath@walton.k12.ga.us