Active Acorns Meet
The OHES Active Acorns welcomed Carina Dickens from the OSU Extension Center to its meeting. Carina discussed healthy snacks ideas, with the students doing a variety of physical activities to reinforce her key lesson points. The Acorns enjoyed her presentation very much April 2018
100-Mile Walker
Congratulations to 4th grader Ashton Sturgill who has achieved 100 miles walked in the OHES Walking Oaks Club. This is the second year in a row he has achieved this milestone. He will be honored at an upcoming Board Meeting for his efforts. Great job, Ashton! April 2018
Walking Oaks Milestones
Congratulations to 3rd graders Alexis Davis, Gracie Evans, and Chloe Burchett for achieving 25 miles walked in the OHES Walking Oaks Club and earning the club t-shirt. Third grader Matthew Boggs achieved 50 miles walked and earned a pedometer. Great job, students! April 2018
Active Acorns Field Trip
The Active Acorns Fitness Club had its annual field trip to Southern Ohio Gymnastics Academy in Gallipolis. The 75 students in grades 3-5 enjoyed the experience very much. The Active Acorns Fitness Club is sponsored by Southern Ohio Medical Center and Holzer Health Systems. March 2018
75-Mile Walker
Congratulations to 4th grader Nick Kanouse for being the first OHES student to reach 75 miles in the Walking Oaks Club. For his efforts, he earned a new water bottle. February 2018
Walking Oaks & Active Acorns
Dawn Richards, Community Health Nurse at Southern Ohio Medical Center, visited the Active Acorns Winter Team’s meeting and taught the students about healthy eating and the importance of physical activity. The students always enjoy her fun and interactive presentations. SOMC is one of the sponsors of the Active Acorns Club at OHES.
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