School Wellness Councils: Initiating Change in the School Setting

School Wellness Councils (SWC) should be an integral part of the vision for a Healthy School. A well designed and implemented SWC can effectively promote physical activity and healthy eating which is directly related to academic performance. As a group they are able to advocate for school health programs and policies in addition to planning and implementing programs/challenges for students and staff that will support the school’s mission and vision of developing a healthier school environment. Lighten Up Lancaster continues to work closely with school districts to help them develop a strategic plan for their SWCs. For more information contact Sue Lackmann at selackma@lghealth.org