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Wyoming Initiative for School Health
Article by Melissa Fugle, WISH Coordinator

The WISH (Wyoming Initiative for School Health) is well on its way to reaching many Wyoming County school-aged children to teach them the importance of eating healthy and exercising. One of the activities has been Health Fairs held in two of the school districts, and there are at least two more scheduled for the current school year. Perry Elementary and Middle School and Sheldon Elementary have both hosted Health Fairs; Perry's was held on March 21 and 22, and Sheldon's was on April 2. Presenters were invited to come share their careers with students in order to promote healthy lifestyles. Presenters included volunteers from the Sheriff's Department, American Red Cross, Reality Check, Wyoming County Community Hospital, Mercy Flight, YMCA, Business Education Council and WISH with each offering something different for the students. Students enjoyed themselves and learned a great deal of information that they can take with them throughout their lives.

Ivan Carasquillo from the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office talking to the students at Perry Elementary School about keeping their bodies healthy.

Heather Armstrong from the Physical Therapy department at Wyoming County Community Hospital demonstrating some typical therapeutical procedures with students at Perry Elementary School.

Students pictured with some healthy foods at Health Fair traveling around the gym at Perry Elementary School.

The fruit wheel where students got to try some new tropical fruits at Sheldon Elementary's Health Fair.

Students at Sheldon Elementary learning what it would feel like to have a smoker's lungs by breathing through a straw before and after exercising.

Students at Sheldon Elementary working with Bill from the YMCA to learn a new and enjoyable game played with pool noodles.

Students at Sheldon Elementary participated in a healthy poster contest to receive prizes.

For more information about WISH (Wyoming Initiative for School Health), please call Melissa Fugle at (585) 786-2251 or e-mail her at maf85@cornell.edu.