2009 - 2010 Healthy School Action Award
Announcing the 2010 Action Award Winning Schools
Nebraska Action for Healthy Kids recognized 41 Nebraska schools on April 13th, 2010 at the annual Summit in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Action Awards recognize the efforts schools are making to create school environments where healthy eating, physical activity, and wellness are valued and supported.
Seventeen schools were recognized with a Silver Level Action Award:
- Ashland-Greenwood Middle School
- Banner County Elementary School
- Beatrice Middle School
- Carl A. Swanson Elementary School (Omaha)
- Crete Middle School
- Eastridge Elementary School (Lincoln)
- Goodrich Middle School (Lincoln)
- Loup City Elementary School
- Loup City High School
- Morley Elementary School (Lincoln)
- Norris Elementary School (Omaha)
- Rock County Public Schools
- UMO N HO N Nation Schools (Macy)
- Wahoo Elementary School
- Westbrook Elementary School (Omaha)
- Western Hills Elementary School (Omaha)
- Windy Hills Elementary School (Kearney)
Seventeen schools were recognized with a Bronze Level Action Award:
- Ansley Elementary School
- Campbell Elementary School (Lincoln)
- Clay Center Elementary School
- Clay Center High School
- Dundee Elementary School (Omaha)
- Ezra Millard Elementary School (Omaha)
- Fredstrom Elementary School (Lincoln)
- Fullerton Elementary School (Omaha)
- Glenwood Elementary School (Kearney)
- Horizon Middle School (Kearney)
- Kearney Senior High School
- Medicine Valley Elementary School (Curtis)
- Plattsmouth Middle School
- Sandy Creek Elementary School (Fairfield)
- Sandy Creek Junior/Senior High School (Fairfield)
- Superior North Ward Elementary School
- Walnut Hill Elementary School (Omaha)
Seven schools were recognized with an Honorable Mention:
- Bishop Neumann Central High School (Wahoo)
- Central Elementary School (Fairbury)
- Jefferson Intermediate School (Fairbury)
- Plattsmouth Elementary School
- St. Patrick’s Catholic School (Elkhorn)
- St. Wenceslaus Catholic School (Wahoo)
- Sutton Elementary School
Congratulations to all award winning schools! You have truly demonstrated your dedication to school wellness.
Read the Success Stories of these Award Winning Nebraska Schools.
About the Action Awards
How are schools selected for an Action Award?
All Nebraska schools are eligible to apply for the awards each year. (Check back in early 2011 for next year’s application.) Schools submitted an online application to be considered for the Action Awards in early March. The applications were electronically scored and reviewed by an interdisciplinary group of NE AFHK Team members. The level of the award given is based on the total application score. Awards are given in four distinctions: Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Honorable Mention.
What is included in the award application?
To view a copy of the 2009-2010 award application click here. The application is comprehensive and gathers information on school and community wellness activities; nutrition services and nutrition education; physical education and physical activity; and community involvement. The on-line application included a comprehensive survey, program description, and a copy of the school wellness policy.
Who develops the awards application?
An interdisciplinary group from the NE Action for Healthy Kids Team, including health professionals, school officials, state leaders, and others, developed the on-line application to reflect national school wellness standards and best practices.
How can my school apply next year?
The application for next year will be available online in early 2011. Schools are encouraged to apply every year even if they are past award winners. Questions about the Action Awards, contact Audra at: alosey2@unl.edu.
