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District Wellness

We are committed to building a culture of health in and around the Deer Lakes school community through the work of our district wellness committee and our partners.  Our wellness committee is continually assessing current activities available in the district and will make ongoing recommendations for implementation, and improvement of current and future programs   The Wellness Committee includes representatives from faculty, administration, parents, food service personnel, and students.

Contact:
Wellness Educator
Ron Nichols
Email: rnichols@deerlakes.net

Helpful Resources

  • Let's Move Pittsburgh

    Let's Move Pittsburgh is modeled after former First Lady Michelle Obama's national Let's Move! campaign to raise awareness about the benefits of healthy foods, increased exercise and decreased screen time.

  • Venture Outdoors

    Venture Outdoors believes everyone deserves the chance to experience how incredibly fun the outdoors can be, so we provide the gear, guidance and inspiration to make outdoor recreation part of people’s lives.

  • Action for Healthy Kids

    Action for Healthy Kids® fights childhood obesity, undernourishment and physical inactivity by helping schools become healthier places so kids can live healthier lives.

  • The Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (CDC)

    The WSCC model is an expansion and update of the Coordinated School Health approach. The WSCC incorporates the components of CSH and the tenets of the ASCD’s* whole child approach to strengthen a unified and collaborative approach to learning and health.

  • Alliance for a Healthier Generation

    The goal of The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is to reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity and to empower kids to develop lifelong, healthy habits.

  • http://prowellness.vmhost.psu.edu/

    Penn State PRO Wellness is committed to educating and inspiring youth and their families to eat well, engage in regular physical activity, and become champions for bringing healthy choices to life.