VWECC ‘Action for Healthy Kids’ winner

Van Wert ECC information

Van Wert’s Early Childhood Center, along with more than 500 schools around the country, recently celebrated “Every Kid Healthy™ Week” with Action for Healthy Kids and other organizations dedicated to children’s health and academic success.

Launched by Action for Healthy Kids® (AFHK) in 2013, “Every Kid Healthy Week” is an annual observance shared by AFHK’s network of schools, partner organizations and volunteers as part of a national movement to create healthier school environments for kids.

Formally observed the last week of April, this special week — which is recognized on the calendar of national health observances — provides an opportunity for VWECC to celebrate its contributions to students’ health and wellness.

Locally, as a winner of the Zone 2 Ohio Action for Healthy Kids “Every Kid Healthy Week Challenge”, the VWECC received a banner, $100 towards school wellness programming, and a cooking demo for students during the lunch hour, to be scheduled in May.

“At the Van Wert ECC, we’re working to do our part to put our students on a healthier path by giving them opportunities to explore healthy food choices for breakfast and snacks,” said Principal William Wisher. “The children also are encouraged to stay active; each morning before they head down to their classrooms, they meet in the gym to ‘get moving’ — either through dance or another movement activity.”

Wisher said school staff members are also taking the Every Kid Healthy Pledge to get the information and free resources the school needs to create healthier school environments for kids. Local families can also take the pledge.