Stop by any cafeteria to watch school nutrition professionals prepare healthy meals for students—all the while adhering to nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile. These are the reasons we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day every year on the first Friday in May (May 3rd, 2024). This annual observance is a chance to showcase what a difference school nutrition professionals …
National Physical Education & Sport Week
National PE & Sport Week is a celebration of the importance of physical education and health education, in addition to kicking off National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Health and physical education is a critical component of a well-rounded education. It’s where students learn: Fundamental motor skills needed to participate in physical activity, which is vital at all stages of …
High School Teacher of the Year
Do you know of an outstanding High School Physical Education Teacher? If so, please consider nominating them for this award. The process is easy and once they are nominated, you will be contacted on what needs to be done next and how we will help. Educators who meet the eligibility requirements and exemplify the criteria for these awards may apply …
Rookie of the Year
A rookie is a person new to our profession. In contrast with a veteran who has experience and expertise, a rookie is usually inexperienced and prone to making mistakes, however, if you know of a Rookie Health and Physical Education Teacher that has proven exceptional skills, please consider nominating them. The process is easy! Once you nominate someone, you will …
Dove Self-Esteem Project: Highlighting our Differences, Strengthening our Relationships
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Innovative Teacher Award
Do you know of a Health and Physical Education teacher that can put together activities and games with any and all types of equipment? The process is easy! Once you nominate someone, you will be contacted on what needs to be done next and how we will help. This award is given to any current Health, Physical Education, or Dance …
Does your Administrator support Health and Physical Education? If so, nominate them!
Administrator’s that fully support quality Health and Physical Education programs can sometimes be hard to find. If you are fortunate enough to work with an administrator that goes above and beyond for our profession, please nominate them for this award. The process is easy! Once you nominate someone, you will be contacted on what needs to be done next and …
Join the Marathon Kids Advocate Team!
Marathon Kids is on a mission to reach 1 million kids by 2028, and we need your help! To reach this goal, we need to grow our reach and number of active programs… and this means we need more COACHES! We are looking for active Marathon Kids coaches who are willing to promote the program within their community, district, state, and beyond to …