Annual Award Recognizes Schools for Dedication to Student, Staff, and Family Health

Alliance for a Healthier Generation has named Clairton City School District one of America’s Healthiest Schools for 2024. This annual recognition honors schools for implementing best practices to support the health of students, staff, and families. Eight hundred and seventy-nine schools across 30 states were awarded this year.

America’s Healthiest Schools are recognized in up to nine categories. Clairton City School District was recognized for: Supporting School Health Services.

Cory Winters, District Physical Education Teacher and Wellness Committee Leader spearheaded the healthiest school initiative. “For me it’s important that our students and staff are not only healthy but also educated on how to stay healthy and about resources available.” Winters, went on to say “this is a great honor but we plan to meet more goals next, being health is very important to us.”

“When met with challenges, America’s Healthiest Schools consistently respond with creativity and resilience,” said Kathy Higgins, chief executive officer at Healthier Generation. “We thank and honor these educators and administrators for their dedication to building equitable school environments where students and staff can thrive.”  See the full list of recognized schools at healthiergeneration.org/2024-awardees.