Kingsport City Schools Receives Healthier Schools Challenge Award
Schools have a tremendous opportunity to promote and develop healthy lifestyle choices, which plays such an important role in student learning, said KCS Superintendent Dr. Lyle C. Ailshie. KCS students and staff have been hard at work taking steps to improve our health and well-being. We are honored to receive this award that recognizes the dedication to healthier living.
The Platinum Level award distinguishes systems that effectively adopt health-related policies that position students for success in school and throughout their lifetimes. Criteria for the award include implementation of Coordinated School Health goals in the systems strategic plan, active participation of school board members, students, and staff in wellness programs, and effective communication with parents.
I am so proud of the efforts of our students, staff, and families in creating healthier school environments, said KCS Coordinated School Heath Services Coordinator Misty Keller. It has been exciting to see the results of that work and we are excited to make such a positive impact on our community.
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