Participation in the Healthy Schools Recognition Program (HSRP) provides valuable visibility, resources, and support to enhance sustainability, well-being, and community pride. HSRP also helps schools achieve recognition through the PA Department of Education’s Green Ribbon Schools Program.
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
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? Download and complete the report card checklist and upload the completed document(s) using the below form.