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Twenty-eight Pinellas schools were recognized as America’s Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Sept. 16,  2019

Pinellas schools were honored for prioritizing healthier eating, physical activity and staff well-being.

 

All of America’s Healthiest Schools:

  • Meet or exceed federal nutrition standards for school meals and snacks
  • Offer breakfast daily
  • Incorporate physical activity before, during or after the school day
  • Implement district wellness policies and update progress annually
  • Involve parents and community members in decision-making 

Winning schools received Healthier Generation’s National Healthy Schools Awards at the Bronze, Silver or Gold levels, based on the number of best-practices they have implemented relating to children’s health.

Gold Level

Belcher Elementary School
Curtis Fundamental Elementary School
John M Sexton Elementary School
   
Silver Level

Lynch Elementary School
Cross Bayou Elementary School
Curlew Creek Elementary School
Eisenhower Elementary School
Gulf Beaches Elementary School
Highland Lakes Elementary School
Mt Vernon Elementary School
Oakhurst Elementary School
Pinellas Secondary School
Shore Acres Elementary School
Starkey Elementary School
Tarpon Springs Fundamental Elementary School
Tyrone Middle School
Westgate Elementary School

Bronze Level

Bay Point Middle School
Carwise Middle School
Fairmount Park Elementary School
Leila G Davis Elementary School
Palm Harbor University High School
Pasadena Fundamental Elementary School
Pinellas Central Elementary School
Ponce De Leon Elementary School
Skyview Elementary School
Bay Point Elementary School
McMullen-Booth Elementary School