One of only two Gold-designated school districts in Wisconsin
Fit-Friendly Program (Photo From MPS)
MILWAUKEE (January 2015) – Milwaukee Public Schools’ employee wellness program earned a Gold designation from the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Worksite Wellness Program.
MPS is one of only two school districts in Wisconsin to earn the recognition.
The heart association’s Fit-Friendly program recognizes employers who champion the health of their employees and work to create a culture of physical activity and health in the workplace.
“We are very proud of this designation,” said Tara Witt, MPS employee wellness coordinator. “It’s proof that the employee wellness program at MPS is moving in a very positive direction.”
Eligibility for the designation included: providing employee physical activity support, healthy eating options at work and a wellness culture.
MPS employee wellness completed six of the physical activity criteria, two of the nutrition requirements and one element showing creation of a wellness culture.
This news is available online at http://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/News/MPS-employee-wellness-earns-Gold-designation-from-the-American-Heart-Association.htm.
About Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools is committed to accelerating student achievement, building positive relationships between youth and adults and cultivating leadership at all levels.
The district’s commitment to improvement continues to show results:
More MPS students are meeting reading standards
The MPS Class of 2014 earned $31 million in scholarships, up $7 million; and MPS is home to 4 of the state’s top 15 high schools according to U.S. News and World Report
Learn more about MPS by visiting http://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/District/About-MPS.htm. More MPS news is available at http://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/news.