Health & Nursing
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Pemberton Township Schools is dedicated to providing nutritious meals, physical activity, health education and other school-based activities that promote student wellness.
Board Policy #8505 states:
The Board of Education recognizes child and adolescent obesity has become a major health concern in the United States. The Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010 (HHFKA), funds child nutrition programs and establishes required nutrition standards for school lunch and breakfast programs. In accordance with the requirements of the HHFKA, each school in the district shall implement this Wellness Policy that includes goals for nutrition promotion, nutrition education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness.District Wellness Committee
Pemberton Township Schools has established a District Wellness Committee whose mission is: to meet at least four times per year to establish goals for and oversee school health and safety policies and programs, including development, implementation, and periodic review and update of the district-wide Wellness Policy.2024-2025 District Wellness Committee Members:
Jessica Knier - Director of School Counseling/Health Services
Barbara Wells - Supervisor of Food Services
Brett Thorp - Denbo-Crichton Principal
Frank Corigliano - Supervisor of Athletics/Health & PE
Thomas Hoepfner - PE teacher at Denbo-Crichton
Val Chapman - Nurse at PECEC
Jen Quinlan - Counselor at Ft. Dix
TBD - Student Representative at PTHS
Anna Visco - Parent Representative and Ft. Dix SecretaryHealth & Wellness Week
In 2025, Health and Wellness Week will be celebrated from March 17th through March 21st. Schools will have special activities throughout the week to promote nutrition and physical activity. These special activities will be planned and coordinated by each school’s Principal and/or School Wellness Policy Coordinator.Annual School Progress Report
Every school shall complete an Annual School Progress Report, which will present the extent to which each school is in compliance with this Policy, the progress made in attaining the goals of this Policy, any recommended changes to this Policy, and an action plan for the following school year to achieve the school’s annual goals and objectives.Annual District Summary Progress Report
Upon receiving the Annual School Progress Report from each school, the District Wellness Policy Coordinator will compile an Annual District Summary Progress Report to be presented to the Superintendent and Board of Education at a public meeting before May 30 of the current school year. The public will be provided an opportunity to review and comment on the Annual District Summary Progress Report at the Board meeting.
