| “More time has been allotted for grades 3-6 for Health and PE each week. This has allowed for more intense education in Health and PE. We now have 50 minutes with each class 2 to 3 times a week.” |
| ~ Stapleton Public School (2007) |
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| “We purchased 2 exercise bikes for staff for our N-Lighten program and placed 1 in the nurse’s office and 1 in the SPED room. A student asked if they could use the equipment when not in use in the SPED room; and, now this student is riding almost every other day. The student has a weight problem and this has been an exciting time to see him make choices to improve his health.” |
| ~ Ogallala Public School (2007) |
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| “Our 4th and 5th grade students quit selling candy snacks and are selling nutritional snacks. They are making more money selling nutritional snacks than they did selling candy.” |
| ~ St. Luke’s School Catholic School (2007) |
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| “We started serving veggie trays at concession stands. It is now one of our most requested items.” |
| ~ Sutherland-Hershey Public Schools (2007) |
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| “Had nearly 50 students, staff, community members participate in 5K Jingle Bell Run/Walk.” |
| ~ Sutherland Public School (2007) |
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| “Some teachers get together at lunch to walk. The kids see them being role models of exercise.” |
| ~ Stapleton Public School (2007) |
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| “The size of the brownies, cookies, and rice krispy bars have been reduced from extra large to more normal portion size.” |
| ~ North Platte Public Schools (2007) |
