Why are Healthy Schools Important?
As the adage says: "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," and when it comes to helping children adopt healthy lifestyles, the benefits are immeasurable. Not only do healthy, active kids have fewer health problems, studies have shown they also learn better—all of which lays the best foundation for them to become healthy individuals in stronger families, which helps create strong, healthy communities.
In 2009, Jefferson County Public Schools launched two Health & Fitness Magnet Schools, at Rangeland Elementary and Wellington Elementary schools.
In the 2010-2011 school year the MHHM helped to fund and install 27 School Gardens at various locations throughout the school district.
Get Involved!
The Healthy Hometown Schools committee works collectively to promote and sustain healthy lifestyle choices in all Louisville Metro/Jefferson County Schools through school and community-based health education programs for students, their families, faculty and staff.
The Schools Committee envisions all schools in Louisville Metro/Jefferson County will serve as leaders and empower students, their families, faculty and staff to make a lifelong commitment to health and fitness.
Goals/Objectives
The Schools Committee will assist schools in influencing and recommending policies and programs that educate and promote healthy lifestyles.
The MHHM Schools Committee has developed a system to connect Jefferson County Public Schools with community organizations that share the common goal of increasing the Health, Wellness, and Fitness of their students, families and staff.
In June 2012, the MHHM schools committee will publish a resource for students and their families to locate opportunities for Physical Activity, and to obtain Fresh, Healthy Food, in or near their neighborhood.