Cheatham Elementary, Desert Meadows School and Paseo Pointe Dual Language Academy were all three named America’s Healthiest Schools 2024.

Annual award recognizes schools for dedication to student, staff, and family health 

Alliance for a Healthier Generation has named 3 of Laveen’s Schools as one of America’s Healthiest Schools for 2024. This annual recognition honors schools for implementing best practices to support the health of students, staff, and families. Eight hundred and seventy-nine schools across 30 states were awarded this year.

America’s Healthiest Schools are recognized in up to nine categories.

Desert Meadows was recognized for:

  • Increasing Family & Community Engagement, presented by Kohl’s
  • Strengthening Social-Emotional Health & Learning, presented by Kaiser Permanente 
  • Cultivating Staff Well-Being, presented by Kaiser Permanente
  • Supporting School Health Service

Cheatham Elementary was recognized for:

  • Improving Nutrition & Food Access, presented by Del Monte Foods
  • Strengthening Social-Emotional Health & Learning, presented by Kaiser Permanente 
  • Cultivating Staff Well-Being, presented by Kaiser Permanente
  • Supporting School Health Services

Paseo Pointe Dual Language Academy was recognized for:

  • Supporting School Health Services