GC Schools Named Amongst America's Healthiest Schools

The Graves County School district prides themselves on providing safe and healthy learning environments for all students. This year, we are pleased to announce that all eight schools in our district have been named one of America's Healthiest Schools!

Alliance for a Healthier Generation has named Graves County's Schools as America's Healthiest Schools for 2025. This annual recognition honors schools for implementing best practices to support the health of students, staff, and families.One thousand one hundred and twenty schools across 34 states were awarded this year.

America's Healthiest Schools are recognized in up to nine categories.

1. Supporting School Health Services

2. Implementing Local School Wellness Policy

3. Improving Nutrition & Food Access

4. Bolstering Physical Education & Activity

5. Enriching Health Education

6. Strengthening Social-Emotional Health & Learning

7. Promoting Tobacco-Free Schools

8. Cultivating Staff Well-Being

9. Increasing Family & Community Engagement

Every day, our team shows up with one purpose only...and that is our students! Everything we do is centered around the well-being of the children who fill our buildings each day. Food nutrition, transportation, classroom engagement, the social and emotional support available...it all is an important piece that completes the puzzle. We also understand the value of ensuring that these same needs are met for our educators and our families...that they feel supported in the important work they do each day and the impact they have.

Superintendent Matthew Madding explained why this award is so critical and quite the honor to our district. "I'm extremely proud to say that all Graves County Schools are committed to taking the necessary steps to create an environment that exemplifies the importance of making healthy choices, and are being recognized for that effort. While academics prepares our students for success, healthy lifestyles play an equal role as well. Our district takes great pride in guaranteeing that our students and staff are operating in a healthy capacity each day, and our team understands that proper nutrition, exercise and an overall healthy lifestyle are lessons best learned at a young age. They contribute to your emotional and social well-being which play a pivotal role in your ability to be successful."