School Wellness Success Stories

Moorefield Yellow Jackets

The Yellow Jackets of Moorefield High School in Hardy County named their cafeteria "The Hive," with the theme "Buzzing for Good Health." A fruit and salad bar was initiated as part of their school lunch program. A scrolling marquee markets the daily menus, and every computer in the school has nutrition information on the screen. The teaching staff helped in teaching wise decision making skills based on the posed nutritional information. The school's food service implemented more menu choices with greater variety of foods and samples for students to help improve the nutritional environment of the school.

Lincoln County Panthers

Lincoln County began using team nutrition training grant funds in 1996 to develop ways to improve the school's nutrition environment. Through Team Nutrition Activities, Lincoln County High School saw an increase in breakfast participation by nine percent and twenty-two percent more students drank milk during the 2007-2008 school year. During the high school's grand opening, healthy snacks which included school grown spices and herbs were offered to over 1800 people. Digital message boards introduce nutrition and physical fitness tips each week and market the daily menu with healthier choices. Taste testing foods allowed students to have input into which food products they preferred. The after-school health program targets obesity prevention. Healthy refreshments are a must for school parties, including the concert series where refreshments are sold to the public.

Doddridge County Elementary School

Doddridge County Elementary School's innovative approach toward learning in the 21st century starts with a strong foundation in the core subjects. Student knowledge of real world experiences is expanded through exploration of a nature trail, a pond laboratory and most recently a puppet show sponsored by the Bring on the HEATT (Healthy Eating Activity Teams & Tactics) Project. The puppets brought attention of the importance of healthy foods and drinks.