To assist the 152 Mississippi Public School Districts with the implementation of quality school health programs the Office of Healthy Schools has developed monitoring instruments. These instruments will serve as a guide for school districts to use when assessing the implementation of school health programs and to ensure compliance with national standards, state standards, and State Board of Education policies and procedures.
- Health in Action - Specifically designed to help fulfill the requirements of the Mississippi Healthy Students Act, the Health in Action database offers a wide range of health and physical education activity ideas. The lesson plans available on Health in Action were developed by teachers for use by their fellow educators.
- Online audio segments - Interviews with MDE/OHS staff on various health issues and initiatives.
- The Revolution - Take a Stand for a Healthier Future
- Food Safety Resources
- Office of Coordinated School Health Monitoring Instrument
- Office of Safe and Orderly Schools
- Office of Child Nutrition
- Student health & academic achievement are closely related. Visit the provided links for useful resources and information.
- Teacher Activities related to the 2008 Mississippi Health Awareness Day
- School-based body mass index (BMI) measurement has attracted
much attention across the nation from researchers, school officials, legislators, and
the media as a potential approach to address obesity among youth.
- Past Issues of the Health Is Academic Newsletter, published by the Office of Healthy Schools
- Guidelines for Purchase & Installation of Ovens/Steamers
- 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Data
- To support The Mississippi Healthy Students Act, the office of Healthy Schools has established a list of Supplemental Resource Providers.
- The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi has several online resources related to Tobacco Prevention. Click on the Link header in the top right corner of the Healthy Mississippi website to access these online resources.
- Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT)
- The CDC funded Oral Health & Nutrition set of 5 CD-ROMs is now available FREE. CD titles include: Pregnant Women, Parents of Toddlers (ages 2-4), Elementary School Children (age 6-12), Older Adults (Independent adults, not specific to caregivers), and Cultural Competence for the Dental Professional. Spanish versions are available (except for the Dental Professionals). To download visit the CDC website - the Oral Health CD link is at the bottom left side of the menu box.
- OHS Publications
- Powerpoint Presentations
- Resources for Implementing School Health Councils
Online Resources A Supplement page listing numerous online resources.
Resources for Health Education
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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 requirements of the Mississippi Healthy Students Act. |
Resources for Healthy School Environment
More than 53 million children and about 6 million adults spend a significant portion of their days in more than 120,000 public and private school buildings. Many of these buildings are old and in poor condition, and may contain environmental conditions that inhibit learning and pose increased risks to the health of children and staff. The web site is designed to provide one-stop access to the many programs, assessment tools, and other resources available to help prevent and resolve environmental issues in schools.
Healthy Fundraisers
Many schools rely on fundraising activities to supplement school budgets and pay for equipment, materials, supplies, and events. The Center for Science in the Public Interest released a report,
Sweet Deals, which helps to dispel a number of myths about the need to sell junk food in schools. The report also provides contact information for more than 60 companies that offer healthy fundraising options, from candles, books, clothes, jewelry, gift cards, holiday ornaments, picture frames, plants, fruit baskets, soap, and personal care products to scrip, scratch
cards, and cell phone recycling to fundraisers that promote physical activity, such as bowl-a-thons, 5Ks, car washes, and sporting events. Our Sweet Deals study should reassure school officials that school fundraisers can be both healthful and profitable. You can find
the report at www.cspinet.org/schoolfundraising.pdf
 
You Can Do It!
You can improve your health, your mood and your life with the simple act of walking every day. Walking will improve your health, help you breathe easier, build stronger muscles and much more. You’ll get that good feeling that comes from being active, and you will be setting a good example for others. With the simple act of walking, you give a little time and get back so much more.
Let's Go Walkin' Mississippi was designed to provide anyone with the information they need to start the healthy habit of walking. In this program, you will find tips on getting started, setting goals, staying motivated, and increasing your steps.
You'll read of places in Mississippi to enjoy a walk and of how to start a health challenge at your church or business. Most importantly, you'll find the path to better health and a higher quality of life. The act of walking is so simple and the benefits so immediate that we hope all Mississippians will take that first step.
Let's get healthy, let's lose weight, let's enjoy time with the family, let's have fun, let's make a difference.
Let's Go Walkin' Mississippi!
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