Rose Hill Elementary Is Fit 4 Colorado School Challenge Winner
COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (CBS4)- Elementary school students in Commerce City received a big reward for making healthy changes. Rose Hill Elementary School was named the winner of the Fit 4 Colorado School Challenge for December.
The students and staff have made tremendous strides towards a healthier environment.
"I'm proud, we're proud as a school staff that our kids embraced wellness," said one school employee.
Lunches made in the cafeteria are crafted from fresh foods like salad, grapes, oranges, apples. The cafeteria has nixed chicken nuggets for grilled patties and french fries for roasted potatoes.
Those healthy food choices extend out to the playground where the school has a brand new nine station fitness course.
Those changes will hopefully have a long-term impact on every student.
Rose Hill was presented with a $1,000 check. The school plans to use the money to support healthy programs they already have in place.
