Congratulations to East Union’s staff and students!

East Union was named one of America’s Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation after earning high marks in seven of nine categories judged by AHG.

Only six schools in Pennsylvania earned the highest award possible in at least seven AHG categories.

East Union was recognized for:

• School Health Services
• Local School Wellness Policy
• Nutrition & Food Access
• Physical Education & Activity
• Health Education
• Social-Emotional Health & Learning
• Family & Community Engagement

"We are honored that East Union Intermediate Center has been recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools," Principal Jodi VanderSchaaff said. "This was our first year applying, and the process reminded us of the many intentional steps we take each day to ensure our students have a well-rounded, supportive school experience. From strengthening social-emotional health to improving nutrition, physical education, and family engagement, this recognition reflects the hard work of our entire school community. We are proud of this accomplishment and excited to continue building on it for our students and staff."