From Health magazine
TIE 8. South Elementary
Pinson, Tennessee
269 students in pre-K through 4
Facing childhood obesity straight on has enabled this school to emerge as a state leader. South Elementary works with strong administrators at the district level and has broad support from its faculty, staff, and families.
The school has established a Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Center, an on-site facility that’s open not only to students but to faculty members and families as well. “It’s wonderful to incorporate family, teachers, and students into the program,” judge Caputo says. “This provides a supportive environment in which everyone can work together, encourage one another, and enjoy family time while being physically active.”
South has also instituted a breakfast-in-the-classroom program, which has a 98% participation level.
Additional Reporting by Brittani Tingle
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Tennessee schools across the state are doing similar projects. our schools have these activites and many more. We built a new walking track and have the new cold milk program.
we have the support of the community , the local university,and our school director. All made possible by the funding from Coordinated School Health( state funding) Gov Phil Bredesen and lawmakers like Johnny Shaw- Lowe Finney and Jimmie Eldridge.