It’s National AmeriCorps Week!
If you’re not familiar with the AmeriCorps organization, what their members do, or why it matters, I would love to spread the word. Knowledge is power, people! Continue reading
National AmeriCorps Week!
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Category Archives: Howard-Winneshiek CSD
City of Elma and UERPC partnering for better health
Howard-Winn Participates in Healthiest State Walk
Educators and students in the Howard-Winneshiek Community School District (Howard-Winn) once again participated in the Healthiest State Walk on Wednesday, Oct. 8, which doubled as Fall Fitness Day. Continue reading
Youth are Ready for Action
These last couple weeks, I have had the opportunity to meet some of our youth teams and their coaches at our Cross Age Teaching and FEEST trainings. The students have put in the time and dedication to learn about these programs and are ready to implement them in their schools. Continue reading
Howard-Winn Kicks Off to Wellness
Students, faculty, and administrators from Howard-Winneshiek Community School District (Howard-Winn) gathered at the Crestwood High School gymnasium on Friday, Sept. 5 for a “kick-off to wellness” celebration for the 2014-15 school year. The crowd was greeted at an assembly that afternoon by the District’s pep band, as well as the cheerleaders who got everyone up on their feet, enjoying some aerobic exercise by teaching a brand new Crestwood Spirit Dance set to an upbeat tune. Continue reading
Healthy Iowa Award Winners Announced
The Iowa Department of Public Health and the Healthiest State Initiative recognized the outstanding achievements of schools, businesses, individuals, colleges, and universities leading Iowa’s charge in advancing well-being during the Healthy Iowa Awards ceremony in Des Moines on April 17. Continue reading
Cross-Age teachers reflect on experience
This school year, about 50 Crestwood High School students are participating in Cross-Age Teaching for the Food & Fitness Initiative (FFI) at Howard-Winneshiek Community School District – 13 seniors, 12 juniors, 13 sophomores, and 11 freshmen. Continue reading
1,2,3 Pumpkins!
We all know what the holiday season translates to. FOOD. With winter squash being a nice transition between Thanksgiving and Christmas time, specifically pumpkins, it was the perfect topic for 3 and 4-year-old students to understand with the season. Not to mention, a food we can get locally. Continue reading
Cross-age Teaching Has Begun!
We have another group of fresh teachers walking through the halls, and they might look younger than you’d expect! Continue reading
4-H Cross-Age Teachers Trained
Howard-Winneshiek students trained as FFI 4-H Cross-Age Teachers include Kaylie Henry, Karlee Freidhof, Hailey Praska, Elle McConnell, Elaina Balk, Lexi Rustad, Shaunna Erickson, Lauren Reicks, Andrew Born, Kolby Lefebvre, Tracy Martinek, Michaela Wiltgen, Michaela Pinter, Whitney Slifka, Renee Fisher, Ashley Madsen, Lexi Albert, Meredith Sheehy, Katie Huhe and Hannah Sheehy.
