Active Schools

As part of the state's plan to support public health efforts to reduce obesity, school districts and community coalitions are receiving grants to pilot increasing options for physical activity in schools and school-linked settings. Strategies will help young people achieve the recommendation of 60 minutes of daily physical activity.

Why Active Schools Matter

Active Schools mean active learners.
Physical activity can help youth improve their concentration, memory, and classroom behavior.

Active Schools promote health.
If we don't take action to reverse the rise in childhood obesity, our students may be the first generation to have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.

Make Your School an Active School with this Active Schools Toolkit.

Active Schools Model Policy

Joint Use Resources

Resources

For School Pilot Sites

For Coalitions

Pilot Sites Map

You can:

Map Marker Key

  • School Sites
  • Community Coalitions
  • Community Coalitions with School Pilot Sites

For more information on Active Schools, visit the Department of Public Instruction Active Schools Page.