Apple Tasting Event at Discovery Creative Pathways: Harper Woods
Apple Tasting Event at Discovery Creative Pathways: Harper Woods On Thursday, January 9th, Project Healthy Schools and the Michigan Apple Committee hosted an apple tasting event at Discovery Creative Pathways:Harper Woods in Harper Woods, Michigan. Students were able to taste test three different varieties of Michigan-grown apples during their lunch hour. It was a fun […]
The 2025 Michigan School Wellness Award Cycle is Open!
The 2025 Michigan School Wellness Award Cycle is Open! It is time for Michigan schools to be recognized for their efforts to create and maintain the healthy school environments that support student learning. All Michigan K-12 public and non-public schools are eligible to apply. The deadline for online applications is midnight ET on May 14, […]
Building Healthy Communities: Project Healthy Schools 2025-2026 Application Now Open!
Building Healthy Communities: Project Healthy Schools 2025-2026 Application Now Open! Project Healthy Schools is now accepting applications for new schools to join the BHC:PHS program for the 2025-2026 school year. Building Healthy Communities: Engaging Middle Schools through Project Healthy Schools is a collaborative partnership between Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, the University of Michigan, […]
Giving Blueday is Wednesday, March 19th
Giving Blueday is Wednesday, March 19th As we continue to celebrate the PHS 20th Year Anniversary, Project Healthy Schools will be participating in the University of Michigan’s annual Giving Blueday on Wednesday, March 19th. This online fundraising campaign is designed to raise important funds needed to enhance and sustain important projects across the university. Project […]
PHS Team Gives Back to Local Community
Thank You to our Schools and Supporters The PHS team has been busy supporting local events and organizations this past fall. We always enjoy connecting with local partners to support their wellness efforts for the larger community and to give back however we can. Here are a few events the PHS team has recently supported: […]
Thank You to our Schools and Supporters
Thank You to our Schools and Supporters Thank you to all schools who attended this year’s PHS Wellness Champion Gathering on November 15th. We had a great day of learning together and connecting with one another. For those who missed the online event, you can watch the full day of recorded sessions here. Thank you […]
PHS 20th Anniversary Contest #1 Winners
PHS 20th Anniversary Contest #1 Winners In celebration of our 20th Year Anniversary, Project Healthy Schools is providing our schools the opportunity to win a $250 PE Equipment stipend through two contests. We are thrilled to announce the winners of Contest #1. For Contest #1, schools were asked to submit a 20 second video showcasing […]
10 PHS Schools Awarded a Fall Wellness Grant
10 PHS Schools Awarded a Fall Wellness Grant Please join us in congratulating the following schools who applied and received a Fall PHS Wellness Grant. Each of these schools were funded up to $1,000 to support their requested health and wellness initiatives designed specifically for their school community. Pierce Middle School – Roller Skates Forest […]
2024 KidSport Huddles in Ann Arbor
2024 KidSport Huddles in Ann Arbor KidSport Huddles give kids ages 5 to 11 the opportunity to participate in sport clinics with University of Michigan varsity student-athletes. The goal is to have fun while stressing the importance of mastering sport-specific fundamentals, doing well in school, and living a healthy lifestyle. During the huddle, participants will […]
Active U Autumn Encourages U-M Community to Get Moving!
Active U Autumn Encourages U-M Community to get Moving! Active U Autumn returns this fall to encourage the U-M community to move and stay active. Registration is now open for the eight-week physical activity program sponsored by MHealthy. Tracking activity minutes starts Sept. 16. All fitness levels and abilities are encouraged to sign up for […]
