2015 was an amazing year for the Healthy Schools Program in South Dakota! Eight schools received national recognition and many more schools have shared success stories about increasing staff wellness activities, implementing policy, incorporating more physical activity into the classroom and improving snacks provided to students and staff. Read below to learn about award winning school success stories, along with new resources and grant opportunities for your school!
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Eight Schools Receive National Recognition in 2015
Eight schools were honored in Washington, D.C., for their efforts to promote healthy living. Congratulations to these schools for encouraging physical activity and healthy eating among students, staff and families! Click on the links below for highlights of each school’s strategies for eating healthier and moving more:
• Beresford Elementary
• Black Hawk Elementary (Rapid City Area School District)
• Brandon Elementary (Brandon Valley School District)
• Buchanan Kindergarten Center (Huron School District)
• Georgia Morse Middle School (Pierre School District)
• Jefferson Elementary (Huron School District)
• Jefferson Elementary (Pierre School District)
• Knollwood Heights Elementary (Rapid City Area School District)
Pictured above are the school representatives that attended the 2015 Leaders Summit in Washington DC - Kevin Nelson, Tari Phares, Jessica Van Diepen, Jim Keyes, Kari Senger, Kate Olson, Linda Poppens-Boland, Lisa Johnson, Rita Baszler. The event included amazing celebrity speakers like Chelsea Clinton, Joy Bauer, Jillian Michaels and more. Along with a trip to the recognition event, each school received $500, a recognition banner and other resources.
The 2015-16 National Healthy Schools Award Application is Now Open
Your school may be eligible for the Healthy Schools Bronze, Silver or Gold Award! Go to Your School’s Dashboard to update the assessment. Contact kari.senger@healthiergeneration.org to determine next steps towards eligibility. There are many resources to help schools reach the national award.
Healthy Schools Program National Advisors Help Schools Reach Recognition
Our national advisors are experts in their respective fields of school wellness. They make sure our Healthy Schools Program is up to date with the most current best practices and provide the latest resources to support school leaders in their efforts to make sustainable change. Our national advisors are a resource for you to call upon to get personal direction when getting started or trying to overcome a unique challenge. Click here to contact any of our program advisors. See the attached professional development opportunities the advisors can provide for your school.