National children’s health organization Alliance for a Healthier Generation today unveiled its 2025 list of America’s Healthiest Schools, celebrating 1,120 K–12 schools nationwide for their commitment to advancing whole child health, including schools from Goose Creek CISD.
Supported by Del Monte Foods, Kaiser Permanente, and Kohl’s Cares, Healthier Generation’s annual award program recognizes schools for implementing evidence-based policies and practices to support academic success and lifelong well-being. Schools are recognized in nine health-related topic areas.
The following Goose Creek CISD campuses were recognized for their commitment to health and wellness:
- Alamo Elementary School
- Ashbel Smith Elementary School
- Dr. Antonio Banuelos Elementary School
- Dr. Johnny T Clark Jr. Elementary School
- George W Carver Elementary School
- Harlem Elementary School (All-Star Awardee)
- Highlands Elementary School
- Impact Early College High School
- Jessie Lee Pumphrey Elementary School
- Lorenzo De Zavala Elementary School
- Point Alternative Center
• San Jacinto Elementary School
- Stephen F. Austin Elementary School
Each of these campuses were awarded in one or more of the following topic areas: Strengthening Social-Emotional Health & Learning, Cultivating Staff Well-Being, Increasing Family & Community Engagement, Improving Nutrition & Food Access, Implementing Local School Wellness Policy, Bolstering Physical Education & Activity, Enriching Health Education, Promoting Tobacco-Free Schools and Supporting School Health Services.
"Schools play a crucial role in positively shaping the health and well-being of our nation's youth, and they deserve national recognition for their outstanding efforts," said Kathy Higgins, CEO of Healthier Generation. "The dedication of school leaders, educators, and staff to support the physical, emotional, and academic needs of their students is nothing short of extraordinary. Their commitment is creating healthier futures for children and communities alike."
See the full list of recognized schools at healthiergeneration.org/AHS.