It’s no secret Orange County schools have excellent after-school programs. But now, about 20 are being honored with a brand new award.
This week, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced the winners of the Distinguished After School Health (DASH) program certificate, which recognizes programs that excel in providing health education, nutrition and physical activities for students.
The California Department of Education released a list of nearly 200 schools statewide that received the certificate, 10 percent of which are located here in Orange County. The full list is posted here on the CDE website and is designed to help parents and students find DASH programs in their school districts.
DASH programs allow parents to make more informed choices about their children’s after-school care. These programs serve healthy meals and drinks, require 30 minutes to an hour of daily exercise and limit the amount of time students spend on computer screens.
“These terrific after-school programs show students the many benefits of good nutrition and exercise and will help our students achieve success,” Torlakson said.
Here are the award recipients in Orange County, along with their affiliated programs:
YMCA of Orange
Jordan Elementary
Orange Unified School District
Prospect Elementary
Orange Unified School District
West Orange Elementary
Orange Unified School District
Esplanade Elementary
Orange Unified School District
Sycamore Elementary
Orange Unified School District
Anaheim Family YMCA
Edison Elementary
Anaheim Elementary School District
Guinn Elementary
Anaheim Elementary School District
Franklin Elementary
Anaheim Elementary School District
Olive Elementary
Anaheim Elementary School District
Henry Elementary
Anaheim Elementary School District
John Marshall Elementary
Anaheim Elementary School District
Sunkist Elementary
Anaheim Elementary School District
Stoddard Elementary
Anaheim Elementary School District
Roosevelt Elementary
Anaheim Elementary School District
Revere Elementary
Anaheim Elementary School District
Ponderosa Elementary
Anaheim Elementary School District
Palm Lane Elementary
Anaheim Elementary School District
Orange Grove Elementary
Anaheim Elementary School District
Mann Elementary
Anaheim Elementary School District
Madison Elementary
Anaheim Elementary School District