ST. LUCIE COUNTY – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Food, Nutrition, and Wellness has awarded select schools as recipients of the HealthierUS School Challenge. The HealthierUS Schools Challenge is a voluntary certification initiative created to promote healthier school environments through the encouragement of nutrition and physical activity.
Silver Awards
CA Moore Elementary
Lakewood Park Elementary
Lawnwood Elementary
Mariposa Elementary
Parkway Elementary
Savanna Ridge Elementary
St. Lucie Elementary
Weatherbee Elementary
White City Elementary
Windmill Point Elementary
Bronze Awards
Bayshore Elementary
FK Sweet Elementary
Fairlawn Elementary
Floresta Elementary
Morningside Elementary
Rivers Edge Elementary
Village Green Elementary
Schools honored will receive a HealthierUS Schools Challenge Award banner for display and a signed plaque. In addition, Bronze schools will receive $500 and Silver schools will receive $1,000 for their nonprofit school food service account.
About St. Lucie Public Schools
St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) proudly serves students with a graduation rate of 91.8 percent. As a B rated District, there are no failing schools, and SLPS ranks among the top one-third of Florida’s districts for student achievement. The District also has the distinction of being recognized as one of St. Lucie County’s Best Places to Work. The mission of SLPS is to ensure all students graduate from safe and caring schools equipped with the knowledge, skills and desire to succeed. Connect with us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter, or visit http://www.stlucieschools.org.
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