In a joyful blend of service, science, and school spirit, Viewpoint’s Primary School students took part in the first-ever Cereal Box Domino Challenge on Thursday afternoon, transforming the courtyard into a celebration of community and creativity.

The initiative was inspired by a viral Instagram post and brought to life by Second Grade teacher Elisa Wain, who saw an opportunity to turn a simple idea into a powerful learning experience. 

“It fits perfectly with our philosophy on service learning,” said Wain. “It’s educational, fun, and rooted in helping others.”

Throughout the past few weeks, students from all grades in Primary School collected cereal boxes for West Valley Food Pantry, a local organization dedicated to feeding those in need. The donations were lined up like dominoes in the Primary School Courtyard. Second Graders started setting them up at 1:00 p.m., and by 1:45, all of Primary School came together to watch the boxes topple, celebrating the impact of their donations.

“We worked to make this a cross-curricular event,” said Wain. “In science, we explored perimeter and chain reactions. In math, students estimated, graphed, and totaled the donations. They used art and technology to make posters, and most importantly, they worked together to turn compassion into action.”

Although this was the first time the event took place, plans are already in motion for next year, with hopes to rebrand it as the Serial Cereal Challenge and extend the domino path across the entire campus.