Our Goal
This initiative supports schools creating healthier, more sustainable environments. Schools participating in HSRP activities will be acknowledged for their leadership and commitment to fostering a positive learning space.
Levels of Honors
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Emerging Schools – Schools that have completed at least 15 activities on the report card.
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Honor Roll – Schools that have completed at least 30 activities on the report card.
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High Honor Roll – Schools that have completed at least 50 activities on the report card.
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High Honor Roll with Distinction – Schools that have completed at least 75 activities on the report card.
Levels of Recognition
- A celebration luncheon will be held mid-May to honor awardees
- Each school will receive a Healthy School Recognition Program certificate and deal to display
- Healthy Schools will keep a record of each schools report card so each year the school may work toward completion of additional activities
- Application will include completed checklist and photos.
- Healthy Schools may request a walk-through of the school
- Photos will be use for PR purposes in various media
Areas of Focus
School Sustainability
Curriculum Integration
School Grounds
Administration
Community Engagement
Apply Today
Everyone participating in one or more of the activities listed on the Healthy Schools Report Card will be distinguished as a participant. Download the Report Card (a fillable PDF) and complete it on your computer. Once completed, upload the Report Card and any supplemental documents using the form below.
A student version of the Report Card is now available. Completion of the student workbook will add 10 additional points to an applicant’s submission.
Timeline
Applications are accepted on a rolling admissions basis until April 22nd.
Schools must be ready to show that the activity has been completed before the deadline.
Eligibility
Open to all public and private K-12 schools and school districts in western and central Pennsylvania.
Every school will receive a Healthy School Recognition Program certificate of participation and a decal to display in their school. Healthy Schools PA will keep a record of every school’s report card, so that each year the school may work toward completion of additional activities and perhaps reach a higher designation.
The application needs to include a cover sheet signed by the principal, the completed report card, a summary of the Green and Healthy School activities (not to exceed four pages), and photo files. These photos will be used for public relations purposes in various media for the Healthy Schools Recognition Program.
Submit your report card
Interested in applying to the program? Complete the report card checklist and upload the completed document(s) using the below form.
Emerging Schools
Canon McMillan School District (’18/’19)
Bethlehem-Center School District (’19/’20)
Tenth Street Elementary School (’19/’20)
Honor Roll
Mt. Lebanon High School (’16/’17)
Regency Park Elementary (’17/’18)
Plum Borough School District (’18/’19)
Steel Valley School District (’18/’19)
Hance Elementary School (’19/20)
Pittsburgh Public Schools (’19/’20)
South Fayette School District (’19/’20)
Verner Elementary School (’19/’20)
North Hills School District (’22/’23)
The Ellis School (’22/’23)
High Honor Roll
Arsenal Middle School (’16)
Environmental Charter School (’16/’17)
Gateway School District (’16/’17)
Greenock Elementary School (’16/’17)
Kiski Area Upper Elementary School (’17)
Kiski Area High School (’16/’17)
Propel Braddock High School (’16)
Wexford Elementary School (’16/’17)
Eden Hall Upper Elementary School (’17/’18)
Shady Side Academy (’17/’18)
Acmetonia Elementary School (’18/’19)
Colfax Elementary School (’18/’19)
Spectrum Charter School (’18/’19)
Springdale High School (’18/’19)
The Ellis School (’23/’24)
High Honor with Distinction
Mt. Lebanon High School (’18/’19)
Wexford Elementary School (’18/’19)
Eden Hall Upper Elementary School (’19/’20)