DETROIT, Nov. 20, 2017— Eighty Michigan schools statewide, representing grades K-12, were chosen to join the Building Healthy Communities: Step Up for School Wellness program that supports children’s health by providing students, teachers and administrators with the necessary tools to create a healthier school environment.
Schools were invited to apply for Building Healthy Communities: Step Up for School Wellness in August , one of the three programs under the successful Building Healthy Communities program. This program provides students, teachers and administrators with the training, curriculum, equipment, funds, communication tools and external coaches needed to create a healthy school environment that supports a culture of wellness. Step Up for School Wellness is flexible to meet the diverse needs of school buildings across the state. Participating schools choose at least one physical activity and at least one nutrition component from the following: classroom physical activity breaks, active recess,. quality physical education, walk-n-run fun, healthy out-of-school time, healthy smoothies, smarter lunchrooms, healthy parties and celebrations and nutrition education. The schools receiving the Building Healthy Communities: Step up for School Wellness program include:

St. Germaine Elementary School

St. Clair Shores