Healthy Schools Recognition Program
While we realize that making our schools healthier is its own reward, we also know that it’s important to recognize and celebrate all of the schools and school districts that take positive — and frequently difficult actions — toward improving the well-being of students and teachers.
Recognition Program Checklist
Special Thanks to Our:
Emerging Schools
Schools That have completed at least 15 activities on our Report card
Canon McMillan School District (’18) Bethlehem-Center School District (’19), Tenth Street Elementary School (’19)
Honor Roll Schools
Schools That have completed at least 30 activities on our Report card
Hance Elementary School (’19) Mt. Lebanon High School (’16), Regency Park Elementary (’17/’18), Plum Borough School District (’18), Pittsburgh Public Schools (’19), South Fayette School District (’19), Steel Valley School District (’18/’19), Verner Elementary School (’19)
High Honor Roll
Schools that have completed at least 50 activities on the report card
Acmetonia Elementary School (’18), Arsenal Middle School (’16), Colfax Elementary School (’18), Eden Hall Upper Elementary School (’17/’18), Environmental Charter School (’16/’17), Gateway School District (’16), Greenock Elementary School (’16/’17), Kiski Area Upper Elementary School (’17), Kiski Area High School (’16/’17), Propel Braddock High School (’16), Shady Side Academy (’17), Spectrum Charter School (’16, ’18), Springdale High School (’18), Wexford Elementary School (’16/’17)
High Honor Roll with Distinction
Schools that have completed at least 75 activities on the report card
Mt. Lebanon High School (’18), Wexford Elementary School (’18), Eden Hall Upper Elementary School (’19)
Healthy School Recognition Program Eligibility
The program is open to all public and private K-12 schools and school districts in western and central Pennsylvania.
Program Areas of Focus
- School Sustainability (broken down into six subcategories)
- School Grounds
- Community Engagement
- Curriculum Integration
- Administration (containing four subcategories.
Timeline for Applications
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until April 22nd of each year.
Program Areas of Focus
Download the student report card, be ready to show the activity has been completed prior to the deadline, and and submit an application. 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.
Everyone partaking in one or more of the activities listed on the Healthy Schools Reps PA Report Card will be distinguished as a participant. All participants receive a Healthy School Recognition program certificate of participation to display in their school. Healthy Schools PA will keep a record of every school’s report card, so that every year the school may work toward completion of additional activities and perhaps reach a higher designation.
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