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9 Topic Areas for Thriving Schools
These evidence-based best practices build a foundation for whole child health and distinguish America’s Healthiest Schools.
Apply for an award in one or more of the following topics.
School Health Services
Improving student health with screenings, chronic condition management, and community-based referrals and resources.
Local School Wellness Policy
Implementing district wellness policy to support student nutrition, physical activity, and well-being.
Nutrition & Food Access
Advancing healthy eating and food access through school meals, nutrition education, and community partnerships.
Physical Education & Activity
Providing quality physical education and integrating physical activity throughout the learning environment.
Health Education
Delivering comprehensive health education to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue and maintain healthy behaviors.
Social-Emotional Health & Learning
Supporting youth in developing identity, curiosity, empathy, relationships, and decision-making to achieve goals.
Tobacco-Free Schools
Upholding a tobacco- and vape-free learning environment through prevention education, peer-to-peer engagement, and cessation programs.
Staff Well-Being
Helping staff build and maintain resilience through practices that promote self-care, relationship-building, and positive work culture.
Family & Community Engagement
Collaborating to enhance the well-being, resilience, and academic success of children and families by addressing social determinants of health.
Get recognized for implementing these best practices
The America’s Healthiest Schools program awards schools that meet evidence-based best practices in supporting the physical, mental, and social-emotional health of their students and staff.
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