Health & Safety
Family Health Resources
Find trusted health resources, community services, wellness information, and family resources that support the health, safety, and well-being of Monroe Township students and families.
NJ FamilyCare
Learn about New Jersey's publicly funded health insurance program and find information about eligibility, coverage, and enrollment.
Gloucester County Health Department
Access public health services and information available through Gloucester County, including community health programs and vaccination services.
Nemours KidsHealth
Find health information and resources created for parents, children, and teens, covering topics such as growth, nutrition, illnesses, safety, emotions, and healthy development.
MyPlate
Explore USDA nutrition resources designed to help families make informed food and healthy eating choices.
Student Wellness
The district's Wellness Committee supports efforts related to nutrition, physical activity, healthy school practices, and student wellness across the district.
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The Monroe Township Board of Education is committed to supporting the optimal development of every student. The District recognizes the important connection between student wellness and learning. Healthy eating habits and regular physical activity are essential to students’ academic success, physical and mental development, and lifelong health and well-being.
The Monroe Township Board of Education recognizes that childhood and adolescent obesity remains a significant public health concern in the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 21% of children and adolescents ages 2–19 had obesity based on the most recent national data.
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA) supports child nutrition programs and establishes nutrition standards for school breakfast and lunch programs. In accordance with the HHFKA, the District maintains a Wellness Policy that includes goals for nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that support student wellness.
The Monroe Township Board of Education believes schools play an important role in helping students develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime. To support this work, the District established a School Wellness Committee to review and help guide policies, practices, and initiatives related to health and wellness throughout our schools.
The School Wellness Committee addresses a variety of topics affecting student health and well-being, including nutrition, physical activity, food safety, management of health-related needs, and the development of healthy school environments.
The committee brings together representatives from across the school community to help identify and address issues affecting student wellness. Membership includes representatives from district schools, staff, students, families, and members of the community.
Working collaboratively, the School Wellness Committee helps lead, coordinate, and support district wellness initiatives. While the District-Level Wellness Committee provides guidance for districtwide goals, each school may implement wellness activities that reflect its unique school culture and the needs of its students.
This webpage serves as a resource for our school community and provides information about wellness, nutrition, district initiatives, and recommendations for supporting healthier school environments.
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Looking for School Health Information?
For school nurse contacts, medication forms and action plans, immunization requirements, sickness guidelines, and other school-day health information, visit Nursing Services.