School Health and Wellness
Comprehensive school health and wellness incorporates physical activity, nutrition, and obesity prevention — all addressed through a variety of measures. These measures include school educational planning, such as supporting curricula and instruction for students in pre-K through grade 12 that will address a variety of important health topics.
Advancing Healthy Lifestyles (AHL) Healthy Schools Recognition Program
To improve the health and wellness of school-age students in Delaware, AHL has launched the Healthy Schools Recognition Program, which aims to recognize Delaware schools that are implementing policy, systems, and environmental change strategies and programs to improve the health and well-being of their students, with a focus on improved nutrition and increased physical activity.
This previously recorded webinar offers an overview of the Healthy Schools Recognition Program, including eligibility requirements and the submission process. View the webinar for more information on how to get your school recognized!
Award Submission
All schools in Delaware are eligible. The submission period for the 2025 pilot recognition program is now open! To submit for a pioneer award for the 2024-2025 school year, complete the submission form. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be accepted through April 2025.
Assistance or Questions
Interested schools should contact one of the Healthy Schools coaches for further assistance or with any questions: