As one of 10 finalists selected by a panel of judges, Calvin Public School will receive a $1,000 cash prize from Jersey Mike’s. One grand prize-winning school will also be selected to receive a catered lunch from Jersey Mike’s in addition to a visit from the Harlem Globetrotters before the end of the 2024–25 school year.
In their submission, students at Calvin Public School blended academics with basketball in a fun-filled video featuring math, spelling, and March Madness excitement. From lining up in order to compare fractions to spelling challenges that earned shooting chances, the class turned learning into a fast-paced, interactive game. To view the school’s submission, click HERE.
This year’s Top 10 Finalists showcased an extraordinary blend of creativity and education, ranging from basketball-themed STEM experiments and custom jersey designs to original videos, trick shots, and full-scale classroom productions. Students nationwide applied their creativity in subjects like math and science principles, explored themes like perseverance and teamwork, and brought characters like school mascots to life.
“Each year, the creativity and school pride in these projects is amazing to witness,” said Rich Hope, Chief Marketing Officer at Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, LLC. “The Court of Creativity is about more than just basketball—it’s about inspiring students to express themselves and work together. Congratulations to all the schools that participated.”
The contest was open to public, private, and vocational elementary schools with grades K–5 across the United States. It continues to serve as a platform for promoting creativity, healthy lifestyles, and community engagement among young students.
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ABOUT THE WORLD-FAMOUS HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS™ / HERSCHEND ENTERTAINMENT STUDIOS
The Harlem Globetrotters™ are THE originators of basketball style; captured by their dynamic athleticism, unique skill and historical influence on the modern game of basketball. Since 1926, the Globetrotters, proud members of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, have used their legendary global tour to showcase their iconic brand of basketball to tens of millions in over 124 countries and territories across six continents.
They have expanded the brand by coming back to network television for the first time in 40 years with their Emmy nominated NBC series “Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward” which also airs on Telemundo as “Harlem Globetrotters: Ganando Con La Comunidad.” Content partners include Hidden Pictures, Atmosphere TV, and Hearts Media Production Group; consumer partnerships include, Sprayground, Undercrwn, Macys, Hybrid; and additional partnerships include our official tour partner Jersey Mike’s Subs, official ball partner, Spalding, Viral Nation, Hoopculture, and Citi.
Coined by the U.S. State Department in 1951 as Ambassadors of Goodwill, the team leverages their moniker to drive its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts around their strategic pillars of Health & Wellness, Education, and Community Empowerment. These efforts have yielded partnership with the likes of Microsoft, U.S. State Department Sports Diplomacy, The National Archives, ‘Great Assist’ in partnership with Jersey Mike’s Subs, Campus Multimedia Court of Creativity, and Comic Relief Red Nose Day.
For more information about the Harlem Globetrotters™ and the Tour, visit the Globetrotters’ official website: www.harlemglobetrotters.com. The Harlem Globetrotters™ is a subsidiary of Herschend, the largest family-owned themed attractions company.
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