A great way to get kids and teens excited about eating healthy is by encouraging them to help in the kitchen! Starting with the basics and using ingredients they like can be a great way to build interest in trying new foods. Check out the How 2 Cook videos on the recipe portal to get your young chef started!

Enroll your school in the new and improved Healthy Champions Program!

Enrollment for our FREE Healthy Champions program is NOW OPEN for schools K-12 across Pennsylvania for the 2024/2025 school year! Penn State PRO Wellness, in partnership with The GIANT Company, 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. 

Enrolled schools also receive access to our signature event toolkits and the opportunity to receive financial and technical support to host a signature event. Starting in the 2024/2025 school year there will be 2 NEW Signature events! 

School Champions who enroll by May 15th will be eligible to win a 4 pack of Hershey Park Tickets!  

Enrollment will close on June 28, 2024, but the assessment will remain open as a tool to re-measure your school's health throughout the year. 

Kids get an estimated 4-6 hours of screen time a day. Too much time plugged in can be detrimental to one's health. This month, celebrate Move it Outside by taking a day to unplug and recharge! Move your students outdoors to encourage physical activity and creative learning while soaking up some vitamin D! Decrease digital distractions and inspire students to achieve more balance by rediscovering the joys of life beyond smartphones and computer screens. 

The month of May celebrates two very important school professionals: nurses and teachers!  Both play a vital role in bridging the gap between health, education and student success. During National Nurses Week and Teacher Appreciation Week, we thank these individuals for their continued dedication to student wellness. 

Take time this month to show your appreciation for teachers and school nurses. 

phone: (717) 531-1440 | email: PROwellness@pennstatehealth.psu.edu