Through the effort of grant funding, two Cannon County elementary schools have recently initiated after-school walking clubs. Woodbury Grammar Walking Club is sponsored by Betsy Hawkins and Pam Forrest. Eastside Elementary Walking Club is sponsored by Connie Phillips and Gay Burger. Both clubs meet twice a week and walk for a total of 45 minutes with a healthy and nutritious snack provided for students. Students earn incentives for miles walked and each club will hold an End of the Year celebration to honor students for the miles they have walked this year. Volunteers, along with staff from our Cannon County Health Department, have partnered with each school and helped to make these programs a success. Participants from the Health Department include, Karen Maloney RN, Heather Melton LPN, Dr. Rickey West, Rachel Cantrell, Dental Assistance, and Nora Mitchell, Office Assistance.Recently,Eastside Elementary was visited by Kara Lubin, the founder of the 100 Mile Club, a club that originated in California and encourages children and adults to get active. While there, Kara met with sponsors, students, and our Director of Schools, Mrs. Barbara Parker. She was very impressed with the program and offered her support in the future.
Cannon County Schools would like to thank all of the teachers, staff, parents, and community partners that walk each Tuesday and Thursday afternoons with our students. Come join in the fun and make walking a part of your daily routine.
