Schools Eligible for Mini-Grant Funds
Beginning in the Fall of 2020, Project Healthy Schools ran a pilot program with several schools in which the schools, after completing their first three milestones (forming a Wellness Committee, conducting School Wellness Assessments, etc.) were able to apply for a wellness-based mini-grant of up to $1000 dollars!The program went very well, with several schools […]
Shining Star Bryant Middle School
Bryant Middle School, in Dearborn, Michigan, is one of the Project Healthy School’s Shining Stars this year. The PHS program at the school, led by P.E. teacher Eric Quine, uses the “9 Square game” for some of their PE classes. “ The kids come into the gym, see the setup and get very excited”, Quine […]
Zoom Culinary Classes Offered to PHS Schools in Farmington
With the COVID-19 pandemic in full-swing, the Project Healthy School team created a weekly, after school virtual culinary class for Farmington middle school students throughout the month of April. The goal of the program was to provide some hands-on learning that reinforced the messages students learned from the PHS lessons. Each week, recipe ingredients and […]
The UMove Challenge
In early May of this year, PHS Staffer Jacob Robidou began a physical activity challenge with the following Detroit Schools: University Prep Science and Math University Prep Academy University Prep Art and Design The challenge was set up to help motivate both students and staff to move more on a daily basis. It runs from […]
Project Healthy Schools Meets Its Giving Blueday Goals
Giving Blueday 2021, the University of Michigan’s 24-hour celebration of giving, was a big success for Project Healthy Schools this year. The event was held on March 10th; this year, PHS was promised a match of up to $10,000 if at least 50 separate donors chose to give to the program. Supporters of PHS came […]
Stakeholders Invited to Connect with PHS Community
The Project Healthy Schools (PHS) team kicked off a new online event on February 23, 2021. This event was called “Community Conversations”. The host for the event was Ryann Eff, Associate Director of Development for the UM Frankel Cardiovascular Center, and featured guests were Dr. Kim Eagle, founder of Project Healthy Schools; and Jean DuRussel-Weston, […]
PHS Publication About Intervention for Abnormal Blood Pressure
It has been well established that high blood pressure is associated with heart disease and poor lifestyle habits among adults. A recent study published in the Journal of Adolescent Health explored these relationships among adolescents participating in Project Healthy Schools. Students were separated into two groups, based on their blood pressure before the PHS intervention: […]
ACES Day Media Created for Students Stuck at Home
May 5, 2021, was All Children Exercise Simultaneously (ACES) Day. Since our usual in-person activities for the day weren’t possible this year, Project Healthy Schools, along with some of our friends, recorded videos that were made available to our schools so they could get their children moving throughout the day! The Recordings are available for […]
PHS Manager’s Final Year Coming to an End
After 26 incredible years with the University of Michigan, Program Manager Jean DuRussel-Weston recently announced her plans to retire in July of 2021. DuRussel-Weston has been involved with Project Healthy Schools since its inception in 2004. “This is a difficult decision to make when you love your work and the people you work with,” said […]
Project Healthy Schools wins Governor’s Fitness Award
On August 20, Project Healthy Schools won the Governor’s Fitness Award in the Extraordinary Organization category. Presented by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports and the Michigan Fitness Foundation, the Governor’s Fitness Awards recognize communities, organizations, and individuals who inspire people to eat healthy and move more where they live, work and […]
