Healthy Schools

Jeffco Public Schools' mission is to support school culture, policy and environments that promote healthy lifestyle choices, life skills and attitudes that benefit students, families and staff.

A Healthy School is focused on advancing the physical, social-emotional and mental health of students and staff in schools and upholding the District Wellness Policy. Each Healthy School identifies liaisons to set and monitor health and wellness goals for their school. They participate in Healthy Schools programming and are eligible for Healthy Schools funding to support their goals. 

Jeffco District Wellness Policy

Jeffco District’s Wellness Policy

This resource defines what is required by policy and what is best practice to improve health and wellness in PK-12 schools. These topics address federal and state laws, as well as district policies. 

Healthy schools champion health and wellness

• Get principal approval.

• Start or maintain a Healthy Schools team with at least two wellness liaisons who will communicate for the group.

•  Set goals with action steps.

• Hold team meetings and track your progress.

• Complete an end-of-year report for Jeffco Healthy Schools.

• Celebrate and share your success.

The student-led Healthy School Teams Program supports students in making data-driven decisions, provides them with structure and support to have more of a voice and provides tools and funding to increase health and wellness in their school.

Jeffco Data and Reports

22-23 End-of-Year Report 21-22 End-of-Year Report

Subscribe to the Healthy Schools Newsletter

• Sign up as a Healthy Schools liaison or staff wellness liaison and submit goals (funding available.) 

• Understand and advocate for the School Wellness Policy and best practices. 

• Attend professional learning, such as Healthy Schools annual workshops.

• Join the District Health Advisory Council (DHAC).