Two Columbus elementary schools have earned national recognition for the way they look after students’ health. Columbus City Schools announced on October 28 that École Kenwood French Immersion and Winterset Elementary School were named among America’s Healthiest Schools for 2026 by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. École Kenwood earned recognition in all nine of the program’s award categories, qualifying for its All-Star distinction, while Winterset was recognized for supporting school health services, the district said.
The program honors schools in up to nine areas, including school health services, nutrition and food access, physical education, health education, social-emotional learning, and family engagement, according to Columbus City Schools. The Alliance for a Healthier Generation’s own 2026 list confirms both schools and their categories, and recognition is renewed annually.
At Winterset Elementary, Principal Audra Pearson credited the people around the building’s students. “We are incredibly proud that Winterset Elementary has been recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools for our commitment to supporting school health services,” Pearson said in the district’s October 28 announcement. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our staff, families, school nurse, and community partners who work together to help our students stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn.”…