The Salida School District Board of Education promotes healthy schools by supporting student wellness, including good nutrition and regular physical activity as part of the total learning environment. Schools contribute to the basic health status of students by facilitating learning through the support and promotion of good nutrition and physical activity. Improved health optimizes student performance potential and educational success, as children who eat well-balanced meals and are physically active are more likely to be engaged and learn in the classroom and less likely to be absent.

The Board is working towards a comprehensive Strategic Wellness Plan, anticipated to be reviewed and published by the end of the '26-'27 school year. Some of the areas of focus in the plan will include:

• School Environment

• Nutrition

• Physical Education and Movement

• Comprehensive Health Curriculum

• Health and Nurse Services

• Mental Health Services

• SEL Framework-Human Development

• Data Dashboard

  • Healthy Kids Colorado Survey (HKCS)

  • SmartSource

  • Activity Participation

• Family, Community, and Student Involvement

• Local Community Wellness Policy

• Staff Health Promotion and Insurance Benefits