Three Neenah schools are among just 13 statewide honored with a National Healthy Schools Award by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.
Horace Mann Middle School, Shattuck Middle School and Spring Road Elementary School all received bronze awards. A total of 461 schools were recognized across the country, representing 26 different states.
It marks the third time in four years that Horace Mann has been recognized and the second time in three years that Shattuck received the award. Spring Road was honored for the first time.
Horace Mann has been active in the “Fuel Up to Play 60” program for several years with half days of fitness activities for students. Shattuck has also implemented the “Fuel Up to Play 60” program. Spring Road has its own student wellness council and students take part in “Walk to School Wednesdays” and a 100-mile running club.
The award also recognized the physical education curriculum and wellness program at all schools. The food service from Chartwell’s was commended for its commitment to meeting or exceeding federal nutrition standards and offering breakfast daily. The staff’s involvement in the District’s staff wellness programs was also a factor in the award.
Across Wisconsin, four schools in the Howard-Suamico School District and three in the Tomahawk School District were honored. Others were Chippewa Falls Middle School, Oregon High School and Sugar Creek Elementary School in Verona.
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation provides schools with guidelines for implementing a healthy school environment. Through an assessment tool and a customized action plan, the framework helps schools work towards a National Healthy Schools Award. To earn the award, schools must demonstrate implementation of best practices in six different areas: School Health and Safety Policies and Environment, Health Education, Physical Education and Other Physical Activity Programs, Nutrition Services, Health Promotion for Staff and Family and Community Involvement.
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