The HealthierUS School Challenge (HUSSC) is a voluntary initiative established in 2004 to recognize those schools participating in the
National School Lunch Program responsible for creating healthier school environments through the promotion of nutrition and physical activity.
The Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation and Discovery Education are proud to support the USDA´s HealthierUS School Challenge by providing powerful
rewards and incentives to schools striving to reach higher levels of certification.
- Schools participating in the HealthierUS Schools Challenge are entered into the sweepstakes
- Added incentives for schools achieving higher certifications for the HealthierUS Schools Challenge.
The sweepstakes is now closed. Check back in March for winner announcements.
Incentive Awards
Gold Award
Win a $10‚000 grant to enhance your school´sphysical education or food service programs.
Silver Incentive
Win $1‚000 toward the purchase of new gym and field equipment for your school
Bronze Award
Win a professional development event for yourschool´s teachers and administrators.
Free Classroom Tools
See how the Energy Balance
Curriculum supports the
USDA´s HealthierUS Schools
Challenge. Get free lessons
and hands–on activities.
Curriculum supports the
USDA´s HealthierUS Schools
Challenge. Get free lessons
and hands–on activities.
Did You Know?
Snacking can contribute to your active‚ healthy lifestyle. Your body needs a steady supply of fuel to run efficiently and we don´t always get enough
energy from regular meals. Learn more.
The beverages you drink can help contribute to a balanced diet and an active‚ healthy lifestyle. Beverages help keep our body hydrated‚ and many contain
important nutrients and vitamins that we need to maintain good health. Learn more.
Exercise drives brain power. Physical activity produces overall physical‚ mental and social benefits. An active child will have a healthy mind and a
healthy body. Learn more.