Supporting Healthy Schools
CDC’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Supporting Healthy Schools
When school staff, parents, and families are engaged in children’s school activities, students get better grades, choose healthier behaviors, and have better social skills.
School health activities are also more successful when parents and caregivers are involved.
What Parents Can Do to Support Healthier Schools
Ask that water be
available all day.
Join the School Wellness Team
to support healthy practices.
Encourage educators to
reward kids with extra time
for recess or a special game
instead of unhealthy snacks.
Motivate kids to sign up
for after-school physical
activity offered by the
school—or volunteer to lead.
Talk with neighbors about
forming a walking school
bus—taking turns walking
safely to and from school.
Support safe walking and
biking routes to school if
the community does not
already have them.
Make sure your kids have what they need to stay healthy and safe at school.
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