Marshall County Schools on list of America’s Healthiest Schools 2025
This National award recognizes leaders in whole child health policy and practice change.
National children’s health organization, Alliance for a Healthier Generation, has unveiled its 2025 list of America’s Healthiest Schools, celebrating 1,119 K–12 schools nationwide for their commitment to advancing whole child health. This year's list includes Benton, Calvert City, Jonathan, Sharpe, and South Marshall Elementary Schools, South Marshall MIddle School and Marshall County High School.
Supported by Del Monte Foods, Kaiser Permanente, and Kohl’s Cares, Healthier Generation’s annual award program recognizes schools for implementing evidence-based policies and practices to support academic success.
Benton Elementary was awarded in 5 areas:
Support School Health Services
Bolstering Physical Education & Activity
Strengthening Social-Emotional Health & Learning
Cultivating Staff Well-Being
Increasing Family & Community Engagement
Lorrie Shadowen, Principal “We’re honored to receive this national recognition for our dedication to supporting the well-being of students and staff and remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering environments where all members of the school community can learn and thrive.”
Jessica Watkins, Physical Education Teacher, “ We are excited to receive this award! We work hard every day to teach our students lifelong sports, teamwork, and healthy lifestyle habits while also offering opportunities to ensure that our teachers and staff are supported.”
Calvert City Elementary was specifically recognized for the topic of Increasing Family and Community Engagement!
Kendra Glenn, Principal "We appreciate everyone that makes our school so special, and the community that continues to pour into us each and every year."
Jonathan Elementary was recognized for cultivating staff well-being, while Sharpe and South Marshall Elementaries and Marshall County High School were recognized for bolstering physical education and activity.
South Marshall MIddle was honored in the category of enriching health education.
Schools play a crucial role in positively shaping the health and well-being of our nation’s youth, and they deserve national recognition for their outstanding efforts. Kathy Higgins, CEO of Healthier Generation says, “The dedication of school leaders, educators, and staff to support the physical, emotional, and academic needs of their students is nothing short of extraordinary. Their commitment is creating healthier futures for children and communities alike.”
