Local schools strive for health

First Posted: 3/19/2015

REGION — Several area schools districts are observing Every Kid Healthy Week during the coming weeks.

• Fort Jennings, March 23 to March 27.

• Columbus Grove, March 30 to April 3.

• Van Wert Early Childhood Center, March 30 to April 3.

• Van Wert Elementary School, April 9.

The Ohio Action for Healthy Kids Zone 2 Committee, which includes representatives from public health, extension, school facilities in member counties, and dietetic interns from Bluffton University, challenged area elementary schools to come up with ways to promote healthy eating and active living habits among their students with a contest. The week shines a spotlight on the great efforts our schools are doing to improve student health and wellness.