Joint School District No 2 is committed to the safety and health of all students and staff. Along with school districts across the nation, the district enacted a Wellness Policy to support wellness activities for students and staff. The district is currently in the second year of its Wellness Implementation Plan. Click on the plan to view the 2007-8 goals.

 Opting for Wellness brochure was created by one of the school nurses of Joint School District No 2.  It is a handout of practical suggestions to incorporate good nutrition into everyday life. 

If you are looking for a valuable resource guide to help you with health and fitness at home – where healthy habits start, try the Triple Play: A Game Plan for the Mind, Body, and Soul. It is a dynamic initiative that demonstrates how eating right, keeping fit and forming positive relationships add up to a healthy lifestyle. This program is designed to expand your health and wellness discussions with your child.

Here is a toolkit created by the Office on Women's Healthin the Department of Health and Human Services. It is a toolkit for parents/caregivers of young teen girls. It was designed to help families make healthier eating choices and become more physically active.

BMI or Body Mass Index is a great tool for guiding health and wellness.  Here is a calculator developed by the CDC to assist you.  There is an adult calculator and one for kids/teens.

Following are some links to websites that will also give you some resources and guidelines for healhty living:

My Pyramid

 ADA: American Dietetic Association

 Fruits and Veggies Matter

Kidnectic

American Diabetes Association 

 United Dairy for Kids