WSCC - Success Stories

Using the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) approach , more than 400 school districts teams across Colorado have assessed the status of their "healthy school", and written action plans to improve in needed areas. Here are some of their Success Stories:

Colorado School Health and Wellness Success Stories

Congratulations to Fraser Valley Elementary School in East Grand School District 2 as winner of the Healthy Schools Champions Platinum Governor's Award!

Healthy School Champions is now in its eighth year and has awarded more than $340,000 in awards to Colorado schools and districts. With the support of The Colorado Health Foundation, schools have received awards ranging from $300 to $7,500 per award. In 2018, Fraser Valley Elementary School in East Grand School District 2 is recognized as the winner of the Platinum Governor’s Award for School Health and Wellness for successfully embedding health as a core component of their mission, vision, policies and instructional model that includes all components of school health.

2018 Healthy School Champions Award Winner

2017 Healthy School Champions Award Winners

Health, Wellness, and Academics: A Leadville School and Community Success Story

Integrating Health and Wellness for Student Success: The Story of Archuleta School District

Other Success Stories
- Adams 12 5 Star
- Denver Public Schools
- Silverthorne, Columbine, and Gateway Elementary Schools
- Franklin and Orchard Mesa Middle Schools - problem and solutions outlined
- Greeley Central High School
- Bear Canyon Elementary School Healthy Foods Success

National School Health and Wellness Success Stories

State Successes in Improving School Nutrition, Physical Education, Physical Activity, and the Management of Chronic Health Conditions in Schools
Spotlight on Success: Frisco Independent School District Building a district strategic plan supporting health and wellness
Tacoma Public Schools: Whole Child Initiative
Westport Connecticut Spotlight on Success