Two Monroe Public Schools elementary schools – Waterloo and Custer -- were awarded designation as official Monroe County Healthy Schools as part of the new Healthy Schools Program launched this fall by the Monroe County Building Healthy Communities Coalition. 

                The goal of the Healthy School Program is to increase health, knowledge, attitudes and skills; increase positive health behaviors and outcomes, and improve education and social outcomes,  The three focus areas include physical activity, nutrition and substance abuse.,

                The program was developed specifically for Monroe County schools by capitalizing on the resources and assistance that community partners are able to provide.  Schools could earn either Bronze, Silver or Golden Apple Awards based on the number of activities implemented.

                Waterloo Elementary earned a Golden Apple Award.  Custer Elementary won a Silver Apple Award.