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In
2010, Kenston was one of two school districts in Ohio to receive
money from the federally funded Carol M. White Physical Education
Program Grant (PEP). Since then, district employees and parent
volunteers have been working to roll out the program, now known as
PLAY BLUE. As a result, in 2011, Kenston unveiled a new
age-appropriate state-of-the-art Play Blue physical fitness center
in each of the five Kenston school buildings, which Kenston
students use in physical education class, in addition to the
traditional P.E. curriculum.
In
2012, Kenston students are continuing to use the Play Blue Fitness
Centers, and also enjoying the district’s renewed focus on health
and wellness as promoted in all Kenston school cafeterias. Sodexho,
Kenston’s food partner and supplier is working closely with
Kenston staff and administration to provide healthier and
better-tasting meal choices, from eliminating fried foods, to
adjusting portion size, offering more fresh fruits, vegetables and
grains, working with local suppliers and more.
On
April 14, 2013, watch for the second-annual Play Blue in
Motion event. Like our hugely successful inaugural event
in 2012, this year’s event will be at Kenston High School, from 1
to 4 p.m. This year, we will bring back all the popular
opportunities for physical activity for every member of the family
and we will add several health and wellness elements with more
food vendors, cooking demonstrations, a Future Chefs contest and
much more. Mark your calendars.
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