Blue Cross Blue Shield Garden Program Grant

Nicholson Elementary was awarded a garden program grant for 2019 - 2020.

1. Develop a school culture of health and wellness by increasing health literacy resulting in individuals taking accountability for their own health.
2. Increase sustainable healthy nutrition habits of school personnel, students and their families by raising awareness of the importance of eating healthy foods
3. Increase students’ knowledge about growing vegetables and fruits.
4. Incorporate the garden into the school’s curricula
5. Improve behavior of students and the morale of teachers.
6. Improve academic performance of the school

 Sponsors

International Paper

Mississippi State University Extension

Keesler Federal Credit Union
Paul Bound's Feed, Seed, and Garden Supplies

Tractor Supply, Co.

 
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