Student Wellness Programs

In 2008, the State legislature passed HB 1224, providing state money from Amendment 23 to be used for Student Wellness Programs to address:

Childhood Obesity
Wellness Policies

The Programs use the Coordinated School Health model to address these priorities through:

Physical education
Nutrition services
Mental health counseling and services
Promotion of a healthy school environment
Health education
Health services
Involvement of students' families and communities in supporting and reinforcing healthy choices

In addition, Districts must have 100% licensed or endorsed PE teachers if larger than 1500 students

The State legislature’s Intent:

High-quality physical education programs taught by persons who are licensed and endorsed in physical education may be a factor in battling the rising incidence of obesity by ensuring not only that children receive a healthy level of physical activity, but that they also learn skills and develop knowledge that will enable them to maintain a healthy level of activity throughout their lifetimes.

Districts funded for Student Wellness Programs:

Canon City
Cripple Creek
East Grand
Englewood
Lamar
Las Animas
NE BOCES (10 districts)
Pueblo 70
Woodland Park

Success Stories from Funded Sites:

Cripple Creek-Victor School District
- Rural School District Uses Internet to Promote Healthy Living (PDF)
- Wii...Promote Healthy Rewards (PDF)
Englewood School District
- Making More Time for Moving (PDF)
Pueblo School District 70
- Nutrition Success Stories (PDF)
Woodland Park School District
- Harvest of the Month Delivers (PDF)

Grant Information: End of Year Program and Continuation

Contact Information for School Health Teams (DOC)
School Health Index Summary (DOC)
SHIP Documenting Your Outcomes (DOC)
Silver Level Checklist (DOC)

For more information, please contact:

Sarah Mathew, Office of Health & Wellness at (303) 866-6903