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Are you one of America's Healthiest Schools?
Since 2007, our annual recognition program has honored schools for the key role they play in advancing the health and well-being of students, staff, and families.
Applicants submit proof of implementation of best practices that support physical, mental, and social-emotional health.
The 2025 application will be open from January 7 to April 15, 2025.
Recognition Categories
Schools apply for recognition in up to nine topics related to student and staff health.
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Supporting School Health Services
Recognizes school teams that routinely conduct health screenings, address chronic health conditions, and provide a pathway for students with health concerns to receive additional support from the school or community-based providers. -
Implementing Local School Wellness Policy
Recognizes school teams that implement the district wellness policy with the support of a diverse set of representatives, set measurable goals, and reflect on progress, successes, and challenges. -
Improving Nutrition & Food Access
Presented by: Del Monte Foods
Recognizes school teams that implement strategies to maximize school meal participation, meaningfully collaborate with teachers on nutrition education, and partner with community organizations to improve families’ nutrition security. -
Bolstering Physical Education & Activity
Recognizes school teams that provide physical education using an evidence-based curriculum and integrate physical activity opportunities throughout the school day with all students, including students with special health needs. -
Enriching Health Education
Recognizes school teams that provide health education to all students, using an evidence-based curriculum, and prioritize opportunities for students to practice skills to maintain and improve their health.
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Strengthening Social-Emotional Health & Learning
Presented by: Kaiser Permanente
Recognizes school teams that positively motivate participation and learning, implement an evidenced-based social-emotional learning curriculum, and provide opportunities for students to regulate their emotions and learn from their mistakes. -
Promoting Tobacco-Free Schools
Recognizes school teams that address tobacco use in youth through prevention education, actively engage students in promoting a tobacco-free campus and provide support and cessation intervention when students vape or use tobacco products. -
Cultivating Staff Well-Being
Presented by: Kaiser Permanente
Recognizes school teams that provide resources to support breaks for all staff during the instructional day, actively promote staff relationship-building, and foster a culture of gratitude among colleagues. -
Increasing Family & Community Engagement
Presented by: Kohl’s
Recognizes school teams that gather input from the school community, engage parents and caregivers in meaningful ways to support student success, and connect families to resources related to social drivers of health.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: How do schools get recognized?
A: Schools apply for recognition in up to nine topic categories related to student and staff health. -
Q: How does the All-Star distinction work?
A: A school that meets the criteria for all 9 topic areas receives the All-Star Awardee distinction. -
Q: Do we have to apply each year?
A: America's Healthiest Schools is an annual award, refreshed each year to indicate committment to maintaining health standards. -
Q: When is the next chance to apply?
A: The 2025 application will be open January 2025.
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