Health and Wellness for Children

Fact sheet for parents:  outside activities help children grow and learn!

Teaching and learning in nature and ideas from the National Wildlife Foundation

Our schools encourage parents to send in healthy school snacks, and we have lots of suggestions for you!  Please visit the links below for more information, or view our power point here.

Healthy Snacks               Healthy Habits in Our Schools - elementary

Fundraising Options        Healthy Habits in Our Schools - secondary

Celebrations                  

Wellness Policy

Wellness Regulations

The Connecticut Health Survey administered to all high school students in the spring of 2007 was presented at the June 9, 2009 Board of Education Meeting.  Additional data is summarized in this table.    Bacon Academy Comparison

The Colchester Board of Education adopted a new wellness policy in 2006.  Along with our Healthy and Balanced Living Curriculum , we hope to instill in students lifelong habits that will benefit them physically, and daily habits that will enhance their academic success.