Three Cannon County Schools are now participating in after-school walking club programs. With the help of grant funding and volunteer efforts, Woodbury Grammar School, Eastside Elementary, and Westside Elementary are encouraging students to be more active through participation in their respective clubs. Students not only benefit from the additional exercise but are also provided a healthy nutritious snack after each meeting. The clubs usually meet once or twice a week for a nine week period each semester. Students are encouraged to set goals for the year, and are awarded incentives for miles walked. Volunteers help to make this project successful. If you are interested in helping with this program, or you have any questions concerning after-school walking programs, contact your building principal or Bonnie Patterson, Director of Coordinated School Health Services for Cannon County Schools at 615-563-5752.
