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Important Information about Diabetes and Your Student

Type 2 Diabetes is the most common form of diabetes in adults. Until a few years ago, type 2 diabetes was rare in children, but it is becoming more common, especially for overweight teens. Click for more information about Type 2 Diabetes. 

Clubs & Activities

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Our schools offer a wide variety of clubs and student organizations to join, in addition to robust athletics offerings. Visit your school’s website to see what activities are offered, or visit to filter by clubs and sports. 

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Healthy Celebrations at School

With a few easy changes, parents, teachers and school administrators can shift the focus of school parties and celebrations from unhealthy food to healthy fun.

Healthy celebration ideas

CLASSROOM CELEBRATIONS

Schools can promote a positive learning environment by shifting the focus from food during classroom celebrations. If food is served,it must be non-allergenic and compliant with school nutrition regulations.

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Healthy Fundraisers

Healthy fundraisers set a positive example and support:

  1. Healthy eating and physical activity by children

  2. Nutrition education

  3. Parents’ efforts to feed their children healthy food

  4. The fundraising needs of schools

District Wellness Committee & Policy

Overview

For the first time in two centuries, the current generation of children in America are on trend to have shorter life expectancy than their parents. Only 4% ofAmerican children eat their recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. Overconsumption of sugar and junk food have impacted health outcomes for ourstudents. Diet related diseases like Type 2 diabetes, obesity and heart disease are preventable when children regularly eat a healthy diet. Adopting these healthy behaviors is easier during childhood and adolescence, compared to changing unhealthy behaviors during adulthood.