Steps to a healthier you

Be part of the solution:

Students, families, teachers, child nutrition staff, superintendents and school board members each play a role in making school a place that supports wellness.

Students 

• Eat smart and move more to look, feel and do your best
• Set goals for yourself 
• Serve as a role model for younger students 

Families 

• Eat smart and move more – children are watching you
• Advocate for school wellness
• Get informed and involved 
• If you are interested in attending a Wellness meeting please email Heather Schmidt at heather.schmidt@mvpschools.org

Teachers 

• Teach and role model good nutrition and physical activity
• Teach life skills
• Use non-food rewards 

Child Nutrition Staff 

• Provide tasty, appealing and healthy meals
• Market healthy meals
• Provide nutrition information to students and families 

Principals 

• Support a healthy eating environment and tell others about our commitment
• Provide education opportunities for staff on nutrition and health
• Schedule recess before lunch and adequate time to eat 

School Superintendents/School Board 

• Support a healthy eating environment and tell others about our commitment
• Provide education opportunities for staff on nutrition and health