Wellness Education
Resources for Parents
Wellness education plays a critical role in physical, emotional, and social well-being. Learning how to make healthy lifestyle choices improves self-confidence, self-care and academic success.
Middle and Secondary Initiatives
View our statewide academic initiatives to support the growth of students in grades 6 to 12.
Student Events and Programs
View our events and programs that showcase student excellence and achievements.
Resources for Teachers and Administrators
West Virginia focuses on overall wellness, including health and physical education and physical activity, developing self-responsibility, motivation, and excellence in learning for long-term wellness, and disease prevention to improve overall quality of life.
Content Standards and Policies
Browse the West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards.
Standards for Student Success
Our approach to student success focuses on the holistic development of middle and secondary students and their educational experience.
Health Education Education Project
The West Virginia Health Education Education Project measures students' health education knowledge & program effectiveness in Grades 6, 8 & 9-12 under HB 2816.
Fitness Assessment
The West Virginia Healthy Lifestyles Act mandates FitnessGram® testing in Grades 4-8 & high school, promoting fitness assessment, goal-setting & lifelong wellness.
West Virginia College- and Career-Readiness Standards (CCRS) for Wellness Education (2520.5)
Outlines West Virginia’s wellness education standards, focusing on health, physical activity, and lifelong fitness for K-12 students statewide.
Contact Us
For more information, contact PK-12 Academic Support Coordinator Josh Grant.
