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Three Schools in Goose Creek CISD Recognized as America’s Healthiest Schools for Dedication to Student, Staff, and Family Health
09/26/2023

Alamo Elementary, IMPACT Early College High School, and Harlem Elementary nationally recognized for implementing best practices in up to nine health categories.

 

Three schools across Goose Creek CISD are among the 781 schools nationwide to be named as America’s Healthiest Schools for the 2022-2023 school year. The recognition, awarded by Alliance for a Healthier Generation (Healthier Generation), a leading children’s health organization, honors schools’ dedication to supporting the health and well-being of students, staff, and families.

 

Alamo elementary poses with americas healthiest schools banner

 

This year, Alamo Elementary of Goose Creek CISD was recognized in four topic areas, including:

  • Increasing Family & Community Engagement
  • Improving Nutrition & Food Access
  • Implementing Local Wellness Policy
  • Enriching Health Education

 

Impact ECHS poses with americas healthiest schools banner

 

IMPACT Early College High School of Goose Creek CISD was recognized in three topic areas, including:

  • Improving Nutrition & Food Access
  • Implementing Local Wellness Policy
  • Supporting School Health Services

 

Harlem elementary poses with americas healthiest schools banner

 

Harlem Elementary of Goose Creek CISD was recognized in the topic area for implementing local wellness policy.

 

“Goose Creek CISD is honored to receive this national recognition for our dedication to supporting the well-being of nearly 24,000 students and 4,000 staff and remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering environments where all members of the school community can learn and thrive, " said Amanda Kennington, GCCISD Healthy Community School Coordinator.

 

“This year, Healthier Generation continues to meet districts, schools, and educators where they are, recognizing it takes a considerable degree of effort to serve as a model of best practice in whole child health for students, teachers, staff, and community,” said Kathy Higgins, chief executive officer at Healthier Generation. “We commend America’s Healthiest Schools for demonstrating resilience and adaptability amid challenging times for our nation’s schools.”

 

America’s Healthiest Schools remains one of the country’s longest-running, nationwide recognition programs honoring schools for achievements in supporting whole child health equity for students, teachers, and staff. Any school can connect with Healthier Generation to access training, resources, and technical assistance by visiting HealthierGeneration.org.

 

Visit HealthierGeneration.org/HealthiestSchools to view all 781 America’s Healthiest Schools for the 2022-2023 school year.

 

About Goose Creek CISD

Goose Creek CISD’s mission is “Developing the Whole Child.” Goose Creek CISD develops and enhances each learner’s intellectual, social, and emotional well-being facilitated by a highly qualified team committed to Growth, Community, Collaboration, Innovation, Success and Determination. The district’s vision states, “We empower every student with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a global community.” Goose Creek CISD has identified five major goals in its strategic plan that focus on the following areas: academic performance, community engagement, operational excellence, organizational development, and financial stewardship.

 

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.