My name is Mark Crawford, and I’m thrilled to kick off another incredible year of Physical Education with you! With 29 years of teaching experience, I’ve had the honor of helping thousands of students stay active, have fun, and develop a love for movement that lasts a lifetime.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Education (PE focus) from the University of West Georgia and a Master’s in Science Education (PE) from Jacksonville State University. One of my proudest achievements is launching The Morning Run Club—the only one of its kind in Carroll County—where students start their day with energy, positivity, and movement.
Outside of school, I’m always on the go. I love woodworking, especially creating custom pens, bowls, and other unique pieces on the lathe. You’ll also find me on the pickleball court, the golf course, or spending time with my amazing wife, Melissa, and our adult son, Zach—who keeps me on my toes as my fiercest golf rival!
Teaching PE is more than just a job to me—it’s my passion. My goal is to introduce students to a wide variety of fun, engaging, and lifelong physical activities that they’ll carry with them well beyond the gym.
Let’s make this year active, exciting, and unforgettable—Go Wildcats!
Programs and Events offered through the PE department.
Fun Fest Party Information.
Fun Fest Form coming 2025
Online Registration Form coming 2025
PE Running Program
K-3 grade field day
Cup Stacking Club Sign Up
4-5 grade field day
Be on the lookout for dates and payment options!
Morning Run Club Register by clicking on picture below
Every Lap Counts!
What you put into the program is what you are going to get out of it!
Laps are cumulative and are tracked from the time your child enters the program to the time they leave.
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Awards are earned:
individually
by homeroom
by grade levels
Each Friday I will post the top runners, and homerooms for each grade level on facebook as well as in the hallways for the students to see.
At the end of each running session the top students will receive a certificate
Morning Run Club Milestones
30 mile club (morning run club water bottle)
40 Mile Club
50 Mile Club
60 Mile Club
75 Mile Club (t-shirt)
Student totals this week/Year to date
Total Cumulative Laps 2023--Present
Total laps each student completed this week
TOP 25 cumulative laps
TOP Class this week
Morning run club
Welcome to the morning run club, where every child in grades 1-5 can participate to achieve his/her personal best fitness levels! Running is not easy, but children can see the benefit of it when they are setting personal goals and reaching them! Students are challenged to maintain their own fitness levels and are challenged to reach new goals and when they do the rewards are great!
Why run? According to the CDC:
Students who are physically active tend to have better grades, school attendance, cognitive performance (e.g., memory), and classroom behaviors (e.g., on-task behavior).
Higher physical activity and physical fitness levels are associated with improved cognitive performance (e.g., concentration, memory) among students.
We encourage your children participate and cannot wait to see what they can accomplish!
Students MUST SIGN UP every year to be part of the Running Club!
There will be a $10 fee to help cover the cost of the awards and the EZ Scan program we use to keep up with the kids laps. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Crawford.
Morning Run Club Schedule
Running sessions:
We will have 2 running sessions (Fall & Spring).
Fall Dates: September - November
Spring Dates: March - April
Time: 7:15 - 7:30 Mon-Thurs. (weather permitting)
Place: GHE Track behind the school... "students must report to homeroom first".
Running Club is for Grades 1-5
Mon/Wed: 3-5th grade
Tues/Thurs: 1-2nd grade
WEEKLY TOP Runners
Top Grade Level this week
Register Here!
Please fill out the google form to register for the morning run club. Morning run club will be $10 and can be sent in with your child.
