25/26 Healthy Champions Enrollment is OPEN! |
Enroll your school in the Healthy Champions Program!
Enrollment for our FREE Healthy Champions program is NOW OPEN for schools K-12 across Pennsylvania for the 2025/2026 school year! In partnership with The GIANT Company, Penn State PRO Wellness provides enrolled schools with free health education materials at the beginning of the school year and encourages schools to host signature events to help teach youth and their families how to bring healthier choices to life.
To enroll, a school representative must complete the online assessment. Immediately after completing the assessment, each enrolled school receives a personalized Star Score Report based on the reported wellness initiatives in multiple areas of school wellness, including physical activity, nutrition, mental wellness, health services and health culture.
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Enrolled schools will receive:
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- A personalized Star Score Report
- A mailed All-Star Kit at the start of the 25/26 School Year that includes:
- Infographic Poster
- Signature Event Posters
- A Healthy Champions Certificate
- Exclusive access to the updated web resource portal
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Opportunity for financial and technical support
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School Nurse Webinar Series: Administration of Medication |
Join Jacquelyn M. Buige Raco, MSN, M.Ed., CSSHS, CSN, RN, and Rebecca Reape, M.Ed., CSN, BSN, RN for a virtual webinar on medication administration and safety. This session will allow participants to:
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Recognize evidence-based practice recommendations of medication administration safety for the certified school nurse.
- Determine two evidence-based practice recommendations to decrease medication errors in schools.
- Identify two security measures/resources to improve school medication administration's structure, process, and outcomes.
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Pennsylvania participants can earn up to 1.0 Act 48 hour.
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Spring is here! It's the perfect time to load up on fresh, vibrant greens! This month, we're celebrating the power of green veggies - packed with vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants to fuel your body. Whether it's soups, salads, or pizza, embrace the flavors of veggies this month. From asparagus to zucchini, these recipes make it easy to incorporate more greens on your plate and help you feeling fresh all season long.
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Autism Acceptance Month is a time to celebrate neurodiversity, amplify autistic voices, and foster a more inclusive world. Acceptance goes beyond awareness - it means embracing and supporting autistic people through all aspects of their life, including at home and in the classroom. Take time to learn more about autism and how you can support autistic people in your life and community.
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month |
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Every child deserves a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment to grow. Schools and communities play a vital role in preventing child abuse by fostering safe spaces, educating children, and equipping educators and community leaders with the tools to recognize and report signs of abuse. Learn more about how you can help keep kids safe.
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