The Mayor’s Health and Well-Being Council (MHWC) is working with Austin Public Health to find schools and faith-based communities that are promoting health and well-being in the community. Applications are now open for the 2025 Exemplary School Certification, which “seeks to recognize school campuses that demonstrate a commitment to implementing best practices aimed at improving health and well-being for their students within their campuses,” according to a press release from the city. “By achieving MHWC Exemplary School status, campuses will be acknowledged for their efforts in areas such as nutrition, physical activity, and creating a healthy school environment.” Exemplary schools will be eligible to compete for the Mayor’s Healthiest Schools awards. Faith communities that participate can receive technical assistance from Austin Public Health in setting health and well-being goals. Applications are open now through May 23, 2025. More information on the program and application information can be found here.
Elizabeth Pagano is the editor of the Austin Monitor. More by Elizabeth Pagano