Ms. Strohl’s kindergarten class goes head-to-head with Ms. Pepper’s class for a chance to hold the annual tug of war championship title and bragging rights for the remainder of the year, small but mighty these Kinders pulled with all their strength in hopes to win.

Ailisa Naranjo hops down the Bobcat football field in a 20-yard race during the IES Kinder Field Day events on Thursday, May 8.

Gareth “Garry” Vega catches air during the hop along races on Thursday, May 8.

This year, Ms. Pepper’s kindergarten students were victorious and took home the annual tug of war championship title, Kinders jump for joy as they celebrate their victory during the IES Kinder Field Day on Thursday, May 8.

Ms. Pepper’s Kinders gather for a celebratory photo after their big win in the annual tug of war event during this year’s IES Kinder Field Day.

Raphael Herrera Jr. is first to pass off the baton during the Kinder relay race on Thursday, May 8 during the Ignacio Elementary School Kinder Field Day. Students and their families filled the Ignacio High School stadium and track to participate in the annual end of the year event.

Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum

Fantastic kinder field day

Monday - May 19, 2025 by Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum

The Ignacio Elementary School hosted its Kinder Field Day on Thursday, May 8 at the Ignacio High School Bobcat Stadium. Students showcased their athletic skills in a variety of field events, including a relay race, toy javelin throw, sack race, and more. To wrap up this year’s field day, Ms. Pepper’s kinder class pulled against Ms. Strohl’s kinder class for a chance to win the tug-of-war champion title. Ms. Pepper’s class was then named this year’s winning class, and they took home the title and a year’s worth of bragging rights. Families also stood alongside the football field to support their Kinders as they enjoyed their field day fun.

Tags: Ignacio Elementary School, Ignacio High School Bobcat Stadium, Kinder Field Day, tug-of-war