Meadowview School Announces Partnership with UM Project Healthy Schools
Program aims to improve the health of middle school students by teaching about healthy eating, exercise habits
Charlotte, MI – This school year, middle school students at Meadowview School, a part of Eaton Regional Education Service Agency, will have the chance to develop health literacy, emotional wellness, and positive habits for lifelong well-being as part of the Building Healthy Communities: Engaging Middle Schools through Project Healthy Schools (PHS) program.
The PHS initiative, supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the University of Michigan, aims to improve students' health, well-being, and academic success through hand-on and social-emotional learning lessons.
“Middle school years can be challenging for all students as they transition from children to teens and the PHS program offers another way we can support our students while they learn life skills like self-awareness, self-management, decision-making, relationship skills, and social awareness,” said Meadowview Principal Dr. Sarah Parker.
Students will also participate in 10 hands-on lessons that promote physical activity, healthy eating and an understanding of the connection between nutrition and long-term health. While the program focuses on middle school age students, the entire school community will benefit through wellness events and initiatives that create a healthier environment for all.
Eaton RESA and Meadowview School will be sharing updates and celebrations as students engage with the PHS program this school year. Learn more about the program at www.projecthealthyschools.org and follow PHS on social media at https://www.facebook.com/projecthealthyschools .
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