Seven PWCS schools recognized as 2024 America’s Healthiest Schools

The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a leading children’s health organization, recognized seven Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) as America’s Healthiest Schools 2024 awardees. This year, 879 schools across 30 states were awarded this honor. In Virginia, a total of eight schools were named America’s Healthiest Schools, with seven of them being from PWCS. Congratulations to the following schools on receiving this nationwide recognition: Ashland, Buckland Mills, Kilby, Minnieville, Piney Branch and Victory Elementary Schools, as well as Parkside Middle School.

This highly regarded, annual distinction is awarded to schools for demonstrating exceptional efforts to prioritize the essential health needs of the school community.

PWCS awardees were recognized in nine categories:

  • Ashland Elementary School: Family and Community Engagement, Staff Well-Being
  • Buckland Mills Elementary School: Staff Well-Being
  • Kilby Elementary School: Family and Community Engagement, Nutrition and Food Access, Physical Education/Physical Activity, Social-Emotional Health and Learning, Staff Well-Being, School Health Services
  • Minnieville Elementary School: Staff Well-Being, School Health Services
  • Parkside Middle School: Social-Emotional Health and Learning, Staff Well-Being, School Health Services
  • Piney Branch Elementary School: Family and Community Engagement, Nutrition and Food Access, Health Education, Local Wellness Policy, Physical Education/Physical Activity, Social-Emotional Health and Learning, Staff Well-Being, School Health Services
  • Victory Elementary School: Family and Community Engagement, Nutrition and Food Access, Local Wellness Policy, Physical Education/Physical Activity, Staff Well-Being, School Health Services, Promoting Tobacco-Free Schools

Healthier Generation Chief Executive Officer Kathy Higgins praised the awardees for their continued commitment to school health.

“When met with challenges, America’s Healthiest Schools consistently respond with creativity and resilience,” she said. “We thank and honor these educators and administrators for their dedication to building equitable school environments where students and staff can thrive.”

For the full list of the 2024 America’s Healthiest Schools, please visit the Healthier Generation website.