Bentworth recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools
Bentworth Elementary School was among 781 schools nationwide to be named as America’s Healthiest Schools for the 2022-23 school year.
Bentworth School District was one of only six school districts in Pennsylvania to receive the award from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a children’s health organization.
Alliance for a Healthier Generation honors schools’ dedication to supporting the health and well-being of students, staff, and families.
Bentworth Elementary was recognized in three categories: Increasing Family and Community Engagement, Strengthening Social-Emotional Health and Learning, and Supporting School Health Services.
According to the alliance, Bentworth “prioritized healthy policies and practices amid numerous challenges facing schools today – learning loss and declining youth mental health due to traumatic events such as school shootings, vaping and nicotine addiction, curriculum changes, and school meal insecurity.”
The alliance lauded the school district for building trusting relationships in the community, working collaboratively to support students and staff, and being fiscally responsible and inventive to create a supportive network for children.
Bentworth School District partnered with Kidsburgh: Parents and Allies program and held coffee and donut sessions throughout the community, where administrators met with parent to discuss school-related topics. The school also provides Blessings in a Backpack weekly and hosted a “Hot Diggity Dog” cook-out to welcome kindergarten students and their parents.
The district also implemented the Rachel’s Challenge program to promote kindness and hosts on-campus flu vaccine clinics for staff.
“We’re honored to receive this national recognition for our dedication to supporting not only the academic needs but the mental well-being of students and staff,” said Bentworth School District Superintendent Scott Martin. “We are a school district unlike any I have had the privilege to be a member. The purpose, passion and pride our students and staff bring with them each day to Bentworth is a testament to their commitment to learning.”