Brooklyn, MI (September 9, 2024) – Alliance for a Healthier Generation has named Columbia Elementary School one of America’s Healthiest Schools for 2024. This annual recognition honors schools for implementing best practices to support the health of students, staff, and families. Eight hundred and seventy-nine schools across 30 states were awarded this year.
America’s Healthiest Schools are recognized in up to nine categories. Columbia Elementary School was recognized for:
· Implementing Local School Wellness Policy
· Supporting School Health Services
“We are proud to be recognized as one of America’s Healthies Schools. Our building is committed to providing students access to best practices to support their health and overall development. Nurse Paige White is a phenomenal addition to our team, and we could not be happier to have her support in our building initiatives.” stated Derek Jackson, principal of Columbia Elementary School.
“When met with challenges, America’s Healthiest Schools consistently respond with creativity and resilience,” said Kathy Higgins, chief executive officer at Healthier Generation. “We thank and honor these educators and administrators for their dedication to building equitable school environments where students and staff can thrive.”
See the full list of recognized schools at healthiergeneration.org/2024-awardees.
About Columbia Elementary School
At Columbia Elementary School, we strive to address the needs of every student, every day. We are committed to incorportating innovative instructional methods into our core curriculum while supporting the social and emotional growth and well-being of our students.
About Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Alliance for a Healthier Generation is a leading children's health organization that advances equitable whole child health. Driven by our passion to ensure that every mind, every body, and every young person is healthy and ready to succeed, our work has reached over 31 million young people across the country. To learn more and help make a difference, visit HealthierGeneration.org and join us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.