About Illinois Schools Can!

Illinois Schools Can! is an Illinois Nutrition Education and Training program initiative to assist Illinois elementary school staff meet the USDA HealthierUS School Challenge criteria. The HealthierUS School Challenge is a national recognition program for elementary schools that excel in supporting student wellness. Schools that meet the Silver or Gold designation provide nutrition education and physical activity for their students as well as meals and other food options that meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Challenge criteria.

Illinois Schools Can! Resources

Sign up for the Illinois Schools Can! e-Newsletter

Keeps you up-to-date with events, training opportunities, grant opportunities as well as sharing success stories from Illinois schools/districts that support student wellness.

 

Access Illinois Schools Can! e-Newsletter Archive

 

Schedule a free "HealthierUS School Challenge" training for school staff

Learn how to put school wellness policies into action and earn national recognition HealthierUS School Challenge.

 

Access Move & Crunch Challenge resources

This statewide competition for elementary schools was implemented in March 2008. However, we encourage school to use the resources available to plan and implement a similar Challenge event locally. The event helps raise student, staff and community awareness and commitment to making healthy choices every day.

HealthierUS School Challenge Resources

• Learn more about the USDA HealthierUS School Challenge
• Determine if a product meets the HealthierUS School sugar criteria
• Determine if a product has enough vitamin C or iron to meet HealthierUS School criteria
• Join USDA Team Nutrition (it's easy) and receive free resources
• Sign up for the USDA Team Nutrition e-Newsletter

This program has been funded at least in part with Federal funds from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services. The content of this program does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department, nor does mention of trade names, commercial product, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.