In 2025, the Upper Elementary of the Blake School cancelled the annual Pinewood Derby. The Pinewood Derby is where students race cars made out of wood which people can decorate. When the car is done, the car would race against other cars. It was a loved tradition at Blake and then it got taken away.

To get more information, Dr. Carrol, the Upper Elementary Director, agreed to an interview. "One thing I love about the Pinewood Derby is that it's an opportunity for friends and family. It makes people laugh," Dr. Carrol said. "The reason it got canceled is because the gym is under construction, the ceiling. So that made us wonder if we should do something else…"

Caroline Schmitt, a previous Derby participant, said that last year was her first year and she is upset that it got cancelled.

"I think it's sad how it got canceled and how people really like it," said another fan. Derby fans are outraged and sad. It is most likely that the Derby will not ever happen again.