The Wellness Council & Urban Farm Warriors!

What is a School Wellness Council?

A School Wellness Council is a group of parents, students, school staff, and community members who work together and with the school administration to promote a healthy school community. The DOE Citywide Wellness Policy encourages all schools to have a School Wellness Council. If you are part of a School Wellness Council, you will attend regular meetings at your school and help with:

• Making sure the school provides high-quality physical education and health education

• Making sure the school is following the DOE Citywide Wellness Policy

• Starting physical activity clubs and organizing fitness events

• Creating healthy snack policies and encouraging your school to follow them

• Creating and maintaining school gardens

• Promoting the importance of healthy food

• Promoting inclusivity and diversity

School Wellness Councils can help schools and students stay healthy and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. A wellness council can 

• Help connect people in the school community

• Encourage the school to teach lessons about health and safety, like how to wash your hands and wear a face mask properly

• Promote activities that help students and families recover from trauma