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Initiatives

The Office of Healthy Schools is involved in several new and ongoing initiatives that support the goals of the State Superintendent of Education. Each of these programs serves to assist and enhance the services and support provided local school districts in making the connection between good student health and high academic achievement. For more information on each initiative, contact the Office of Healthy Schools at 601-359-1737.

2008 "Health is Academic" Initiatives

2007 "Health is Academic" Initiatives

2006 "Health is Academic" Initiatives

Installation and Purchase of Combination Oven Steamer

Supplemental Resource Providers

To support the Mississippi Healthy Students Act, the Office of Healthy Schools has established a list of Supplemental Resource Providers. This link will provide resources for school districts to support the implementation of quality physical education and health education programs.

If you would like to request for a product to be reviewed for inclusion on the Supplemental Resource List please click on the Supplemental Resource Providers link to download the forms for submitting a proposal.

You’ve Gotta Move is an exciting activity-based program designed and delivered as an engaging combination of dance, activity and music for kindergarten to second grade students. 

This video will get kids moving and their hearts pumping as they follow along with Catherine Carter and the You’ve Gotta Move kids. You’ve Gotta Move was designed so that it can be easily and successfully utilized right in the classroom.  Regular use of the DVD will help teachers achieve the competencies set forth by the Mississippi Physical Education Framework and the require-ments of the Mississippi Healthy Students Act.

 

Overview

Health Is Academic - John D. Bower, M.D. School Health Network

Health Is Academic-Start Up Grants

Health is Academic- Nutrition Integrity Project

2007 Team Nutrition Grants

Excellence in Physical Education Certification Program

Vending Machine Project

Local School Wellness Policy

Step Into Health

Keeping Children Healthy in the School Setting Initiative

Success Stories

 
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