Chester County School District celebrated four Chester County schools and their wellness efforts as part of Healthy Me – Healthy SC, a partnership between Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).
During the 2023-2024 school year, four Chester County schools earned wellness awards because of their participation in MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness (BCCW) School-based Wellness Initiative. Since 2010, the BCCW has supported schools in creating healthy learning environments through participation in the School-based Wellness Initiative across the state.
The Initiative works with schools to create a culture of wellness by providing direct support and motivation for K-12 schools and districts as they implement evidence-based policy, system, and environmental strategies targeting improved nutrition, increased physical activity, and enhanced social-emotional wellness for both students and staff.
Participating schools who meet the minimum requirements received a wellness award that can be used to help grow and sustain their wellness initiatives. In total, $6,500 went to Chester County schools for the 2023-2024 school year, along with raised garden beds and teacher trainings for garden STEM education. The grand prize winner was The Academy for Teaching and Learning and was awarded $3,000.
“With support from our community and the work of our partnering schools, we are achieving our vision, a South Carolina where all children are healthy, succeed in school, and thrive in life,” said Dr. Key, MUSC BCCW Founder and Director.
For more information about MUSC Boeing Center for Children’s Wellness visit musckids.org/boeingcenter or email boeingcenter@musc.edu.
