Luther L. Wright High School
Ironwood Area Schools
Gogebic County
650 E. Ayer Street
Ironwood, Michigan 49938-2206
Enrollment: 700
Public School
Success Story Contact:
michelle kanipes
M.S. Principal
Phone: 906-932-6058
Email: mkanipes@yahoo.com
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Success Story Information:
Reach:
Duration: 1 ½ to 2 years
Costs: - There were costs, but we also wrote several grants to assist with supplemental activties and teh likes. We also needed to cover sub costs, food, supplies, services adn the likes.
- $501 - $1,000
Factors for Success: - Coordinated School Health Team
- Administrative support
- Other team/committee (other than a Coordinated School Health Team)
- Funding
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SCHOOL LUNCH
SUCCESS STORY
For Luther L. Wright High School, the completion of the Healthy School Action Tools (HSAT) assessment opened the windows to many school improvements. The HSAT:
• Allowed us to implement policies that covered vending machine sales and products.
• Assisted us in developing district policies that prevented gym class as punishment.
• Provided information regarding classroom eating habits and policy guidelines for teachers to implement in their classrooms to insure healthy snacking.
• Motivated us to apply for grants to help defray the costs of wellness activities for students and staff.
• Prompted us to invite the parents and community to share in healthy lifestyle activities and education.
The board of education approved the recommendations suggested by our Coordinated School Health Team, which gave the whole thing credence and merit.
In addition, our food service director has been helpful in creating a healthier school environment. He and his staff have utilized the HSAT information to realign their food products and meal planning. They now use whole grains more often and low-fat food products regularly. The daily selection of fruits and vegetables has increased and a salad bar is offered daily. Modifications and changes to a la carte choices were also made to offer more non-fat and low-fat products, a variety of juices, and water.
Luther L. Wright High School is a healthier school because we completed the HSAT.
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Other Relevant School Information
Our Coordinated School Health Team/Committee has the following active members: School Administration (Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent);Nutrition Services (Food Service Director or Manager);Physical Education (PE teacher);Classroom teacher (not PE or Health);Health Services Provider or School Nurse;School Counselor, Psychologist or Social Worker;Family Involvement (Parent/Guardian);Student (on the team for middle/high school; input for elementary school)
Our Team/Committee met 4 or more times during the past 12 months.
Assessments* Completed: School Health Index (SHI) for Physical Activity, Healthy Eating and Tobacco-Free Lifestyle: A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;Healthy School Report Card: An Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Action Tool
This School Success Story was submitted on 10/7/2008
*Since 2004, The Healthy School Action Tool Assessment is Michigan’s preferred assessment tool that is a combination of the School Health Index and Changing the Scene.
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