June 1, 2026 – The National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP®) is proud to recognize the generosity and servant leadership demonstrated by NASP® schools, coaches, and student archers during the 2025–2026 NASP® St. Jude E-Championship Charity Tournament Series. Together, participating schools voluntarily raised $35,152.09 in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Hosted through NASPtournaments.org, the monthly virtual tournaments provide schools an opportunity to compete in the familiar NASP® format while also supporting children and families facing life-threatening illnesses. Participation in the fundraiser portion is entirely optional, making the effort especially meaningful for the schools and coaches who choose to participate.
NASP® would like to recognize the fundraising schools of the season that raised $500 or more and inspired a culture of service among their archers, encouraging students to continue shooting arrows in support of others.
- Centennial High School IL
- Cornerstone Full Gospel OH
- Prosper High School TX
- Pelion Elementary School SC
- Heritage Academy MD
- Saint Mary Catholic School FL
- Old Greenbrier Baptist WV
- Somerset Christian School KY
- Bolton Academy LA
- Mill Creek OK
- Russellville Middle School MO
“Our gratitude to the NASP® BAIs across the country who continue to make the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital fundraisers a priority,” said Tommy Floyd. “These wonderful NASP® instructors are teaching so much more than just archery. Their student-archers are learning the value of ‘doing’ for others and no doubt, feel the pride that comes with supporting such a worthwhile cause as SJCRH.”
He continued, “Thank you NASP® coaches, teams, and individuals that have made this worthwhile fundraising effort an annual success. This is a great example of what NASP® continues to emphasize across its 10,000 schools; NASP® is changing lives, one arrow at a time!”
One participating program, Prosper High School, shared how the fundraiser reflects the culture of their archery community. Jennifer, a Prosper coach, said, “Supporting St. Jude teaches our archers something bigger than competition: the power of giving back,” she shared. “It reminds them that their efforts can make a real difference in the lives of children and families who are fighting unimaginable battles.”
Centennial High School archery coach Heather Miller stated, “The fight against childhood cancer hits close to home, as one of our current senior archers was cured of cancer by St. Jude Children’s Hospital as a young boy and remains in remission. For the past four seasons the Centennial Charger Archery Team stepped up for this important cause by hosting a special St. Jude internal tournament for archers and their families and implementing other fundraising efforts.” Each year, Centennial continues to beat previous record donations. Their archers and families are one amazing example of how NASP® students are making a difference in their lives and others.
While NASP® is built around the safe instruction of archery and the 11 Steps to Archery Success, efforts like the St. Jude E-Championship continue to demonstrate that NASP® programs are also developing leadership, compassion, teamwork, and service-minded students in schools across the country.
Schools interested in participating in future St. Jude E-Championship events can learn more at NASP® St. Jude E-Championship Charity Tournament Series.
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