Healthy Schools Tucson
Promoting healthier futures by reducing childhood obesity through education.
Healthy Schools Tucson
Healthy Schools Tucson (HST) is an 11-session obesity prevention and wellness program for middle school students. HST participants learn how to lead a healthier lifestyle through fun, hands-on education, taught by undergraduate/graduate students from the University of Arizona College of Public Health. Supported by Dr. Frank Marcus, University of Arizona Professor Emeritus of Medicine, and offered in partnership with Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School, HST focuses in nutrition, physical activity, stress management, hydration, sleep, and tobacco/vaping prevention. Students complete wellness questionnaires to track their progress, and since Fall 2018, HST has reached over 850 youth in Tucson, Arizona through service-based learning.
Who can attend Healthy Schools Tucson?
Healthy Schools Tucson is open to students at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School (SPPS). There is currently no open enrollment for other community members.
Cost
The program is free for eligible participants.
Testimonials
"I liked the Tobacco and Vaping lesson. I know a lot of people who partake in tobacco, and I only knew it was bad, but I did not know why really." - 8th grade student
"After learning about how much sugar was in sodas, I have cut down on drinking so much soda. I tried the healthier soda alternative (¼ cup of 100% fruit juice, carbonated water, and ice) at home and even my mom likes it!” -8th grade student
“My daughter has now had the [HST] program in both sixth and eighth grade. She learned a tremendous amount about how to establish important healthy lifestyle habits. She looked forward to the Healthy Schools Tucson program every week. Thank you for providing the program to the students!” -8th grade parent
If you have any questions, please contact Health Educator, Sr., Sabrina Plattner at plattner@arizona.edu.