Action for Healthy Kids

Action for Healthy Kids Our mission is to foster learning environments that support optimal child health and well-being.

Young people don’t need perfect adults. They need adults they can trust.In a new episode of Larimer County Department of...
10/02/2026

Young people don’t need perfect adults. They need adults they can trust.

In a new episode of Larimer County Department of Health & Environment’s Healthier Together podcast, Action for Healthy Kids Program Manager Kimber Cook, MPH, joins Joanna Rojewski of the Larimer County Department of Health & Environment to discuss what it truly means to be a trusted adult.

Kimber shares practical guidance shaped by young people, including how to listen without judgment, respect boundaries, recover when you get it wrong, and help young people make informed, health-promoting decisions.

One of the most important takeaways: trust is built over time, in the small moments when young people feel seen, respected and supported.

Listen to “How to Be a Trusted Adult” on Larimer County’s Healthier Together podcast: link in the first comment

Larimer County Government

09/30/2026

What students eat doesn’t stay in the cafeteria.

Nutrition supports focus, energy, learning, and growth throughout the school day, making it part of the bigger picture of student success.

Developed in partnership with Pharmavite, the maker of Nature Made, Fueling Minds and Bodies: A Middle School Nutrition Toolkit gives districts practical resources to help students understand that connection and make informed choices.

👉 Bring this comprehensive nutrition resource to your middle schools. Access the free toolkit through the District Impact Network: 🔗 Link in first comment.
Nature Made

Kids walking. Kids biking. Kids spending more time outdoors. What can happen when families and communities get involved?...
09/29/2026

Kids walking. Kids biking. Kids spending more time outdoors. What can happen when families and communities get involved?

On September 30, meet three Everyday Champions who are turning ideas into action and creating more opportunities for kids to move.

Alivia Taylor, Celia Schoenfeld and Jesse Knoth will share what inspires them, how they’re working with schools and communities and what they’re learning along the way.

Join us for Everyday Champions: Engaging Families and Communities to Create More Active Schools and take away practical ideas for engaging families and community partners in your own school or district.

September 30 | 1 p.m. ET Register: link in first comment

Open Doors Academy
Common Ground Health
Northmoor Primary School
National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement

What does school wellness look like in action? This November, attendees of the National School District Wellness Coaliti...
09/29/2026

What does school wellness look like in action? This November, attendees of the National School District Wellness Coalition Convening will get an up-close look during a student-led visit to Craigmont High School in Memphis.

After welcome remarks from the Memphis-Shelby County Schools superintendent, we’ll explore the school’s new state-of-the-art training room, join culinary students for a taste test, and get hands-on in the outdoor hydroponics, aquaponics, and fish area.

Come see how Craigmont brings wellness to life, and leave inspired with ideas for advancing wellness in your own district.

📍 Memphis, TN

📅 November 4–6, 2026

🔗 Register: https://actionforhealthykids.tfaforms.net/34

Five districts will bring their school communities together around the table this fall! 🍽️ Congratulations to the recipi...
09/28/2026

Five districts will bring their school communities together around the table this fall! 🍽️

Congratulations to the recipients of the Family Meal Grant:

• Wichita Public Schools, Kansas
• Wamego Unified School District, Kansas
• Richmond County School System, Georgia
• North Lawrence Community School District, Indiana
• Boston Public Schools, Massachusetts

Each district will receive $1,000 to help host an event that engages families, celebrates school meals, and builds stronger connections between families and schools.

Interested in hosting a Family Meal Event in your school community? Explore our Family Meal Toolkit for resources to help get you started:

https://bit.ly/4xNiHtL

Boston Public Schools
North Lawrence Community Schools
Richmond County School System
Wichita Public Schools
Wamego USD 320

Teacher assistants make a difference in the moments that happen every day, helping students feel supported, encouraged a...
09/25/2026

Teacher assistants make a difference in the moments that happen every day, helping students feel supported, encouraged and ready to learn.

On National Teacher Assistants’ Day, we’re celebrating the people who work alongside educators and students to help create school environments where every child can thrive.

To teacher assistants everywhere: thank you for all you do. 💜

🎶 This November, the National School District Wellness Coalition Convening is headed to Memphis, a city shaped by music,...
09/23/2026

🎶 This November, the National School District Wellness Coalition Convening is headed to Memphis, a city shaped by music, history, and unmistakable energy.

School district health and wellness leaders from across the country will come together to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and help move school wellness forward. Beyond the convening, Memphis offers plenty to explore, from the live music of Beale Street and legendary Sun Studio to the city’s celebrated food scene.

Join us in Memphis!

📍 Memphis, TN

📅 November 4–6, 2026

🔗 Register: https://actionforhealthykids.tfaforms.net/34

09/22/2026

What happens before the first bell can shape the rest of a student’s day?

Breakfast can help students arrive ready for what comes next. Districts can help make that connection part of how middle school students understand nutrition, energy, and their well-being.

Developed in partnership with Pharmavite, the maker of Nature Made, Fueling Minds and Bodies: A Middle School Nutrition Toolkit provides schools with practical resources to make those lessons relevant and actionable.

👉 Access the free middle school nutrition toolkit in the District Impact Network. Sign in or register for free: https://actionforhealthykids.org/district-impact-network/

Nature Made

Healthy, supportive school communities need supported educators. As students head back to school, educator well-being is...
09/21/2026

Healthy, supportive school communities need supported educators.

As students head back to school, educator well-being is an important part of creating environments where students can thrive.

Our partners at Kaiser Permanente have shared a helpful resource for districts and schools. Kaiser Permanente’s Educator Well-Being Field Guide (see link in first comment) provides practical tools to strengthen staff well-being throughout the year.

The new school year is an opportunity to set the tone: healthy students, supported educators, and every student present and ready to learn.

Every school day, millions of kids rely on school meals. What if those meals reflected local agriculture, traditions, an...
09/20/2026

Every school day, millions of kids rely on school meals.

What if those meals reflected local agriculture, traditions, and collaboration?

That’s exactly what’s happening across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, where the Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub is fueling community-driven projects to transform school food systems.

The result: stronger local economies, more nourishing meals, and a better experience for students.

Action for Healthy Kids is proud to be part of the Lake Michigan School System Innovation Hub, helping to strengthen school food systems through funding, training, and collaboration.

See our impact: https://innovateschoolfood.org/our-impact.

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