SULLIVAN COUNTY, NY — Sullivan 180 has announced the recipients of the 2025-2027 Healthier Generation grants. The grants support schools in their efforts to support health and wellness for students and staff through nutrition, physical activity and social and emotional wellness.

Eldred Central School District and Tri-Valley Central School District were awarded Healthier Generation District Impact Grants in the amount of $20,000 to support initiatives that strengthen student well-being, leadership, and school culture.

Eldred will implement “Eldred Ignite,” which provides district-wide mental health and anti-bullying programming, sensory support resources for students and transportation for a Hope Squad Educational Exchange.

Tri-Valley will launch the Leader in Me Life-Ready Leadership Curriculum and Credentials program for students in grades 9-12, with programming for grades 7-8 that will develop leadership skills, strengthen student voices and promote positive academic and personal growth.

District Impact Grants support district-wide or school-based initiatives that advance Wellness Policy goals and improve health and wellness outcomes.

The following five Sullivan County schools were awarded $10,000 Competition Grants. These grants promote innovative campaigns that elevate school wellness and engage the broader school community.

Fallsburg Junior Senior High School for mental health/peer support

Liberty Elementary for a nature trail and outdoor seating                    

Sullivan West Elementary for physical fitness and a care cupboard

Tri-Valley Elementary for forest school

The following nine Sullivan County schools have been awarded School Grants in the amount of $4,000 for building-level projects that increase awareness of and support wellness policy goals.

Rubin Pollack Education Center at BOCES for a walking classroom and playground

George Ross Mackenzie Elementary for desk bikes     

Eldred Junior Senior High School for a trail and blender bike

Liberty Middle School for a trail, Gaga ball and more               

Emma Chase Elementary for cafeteria revitalization              

George L. Cooke Elementary for a forest school

Kenneth L. Rutherford Elementary for a forest school

Monticello High School for Clash of the Classes             

Rockland Elementary for a weight room and more

“We are incredibly proud of the commitment Sullivan County schools have shown to creating healthier learning environments,” said Meaghan Mullally-Gorr, director of health and wellness at Sullivan 180. “Health and wellness are no longer programs that exist alongside the school day; they have become part of the culture of our schools. The positive impact is evident in the policies, practices and daily experiences of students and staff.”

For more information about Sullivan 180, visit www.Sullivan180.org or call 845/295-2680.