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Superintendents of Loudon and Prince William County Public Schools among leaders championing health in schools across the Northeast

December 1, 2025 by hannahross

19 leaders support critical work to improve student well-being through the American Heart Association’s Eastern States Superintendent Council  WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 1, 2025 — Superintendents across the Northeast region are … Read more

Categories Greater Washington Region Tags American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge, american heart challenge, kids heart challenge, School Engagement

More than 300 Wyomissing students learn to save a life using Hands-Only CPR

November 5, 2025 by Larissa Bedrick
Individuals pose for photo with donated CPR kit.

CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. However, 70% of respondents in a recent consumer survey said they were not confident … Read more

Categories Harrisburg, Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, South Central PA Tags american heart challenge, cpr, CPR in Schools, kids heart challenge, Nation of Lifesavers

National wellness grant brings new health resources to Brownsville students

September 9, 2025August 27, 2025 by Anna Heerdt

American Heart Association funds support student and faculty well-being at Albert Bridge School

Categories Vermont Tags Albert Bridge School, American Heart Association, American Heart Association grants, american heart challenge, back to school, Healthy Kids, heart rate monitors, kids heart challenge, physical education, School Engagement, school grant, Student well-being, Vermont schools, youth programs

National wellness grant brings new health resources to Laurence Harbor students

August 20, 2025 by kristabarber
Congratulations Memorial Elementary School, Old Bridge Township Public School district with school photo and winner ribbon

American Heart Association funds support student and faculty well-being at Memorial Elementary School Only 1 in 4 children in the U.S. gets the recommended amount of daily physical activity, and … Read more

Categories New Jersey Tags American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge, american heart challenge, kids heart challenge

Spring-Ford Intermediate 5/6 Center Achieves National Recognition for American Heart Challenge Fundraising Efforts

December 16, 2024 by trishbradley

The Spring-Ford Intermediate 5/6 Center, part of the Spring-Ford School District in Montgomery County, has been honored as the No. 5 school in the nation for its outstanding participation in … Read more

Categories Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Tags american heart challenge, kids heart challenge

Carrsville Elementary receives financial grant to boost physical activity

September 25, 2024 by jaylynbrown

American Heart Association grants ignite new health initiatives in schools The American Heart Association’s school-based programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, awarded nearly $400 to Carrsville Elementary School … Read more

Categories Hampton Roads Tags american heart challenge, Carrsville Elementary, kids heart challenge, Physical Activity

John D. Jenkins Elementary School Receives Grant for Health Resources

August 23, 2022 by cristine.walton@heart.org

Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge grant allow school to target whole-body wellness in support of physical and emotional health  The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart … Read more

Categories Greater Washington Region Tags american heart challenge, kids heart challenge, youth market
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