National award recognizes leaders in whole child health policy and practice change
SAN DIEGO, CA 8/14/2026 – National children’s health organization Alliance for a Healthier Generation today unveiled its 2026 list of America’s Healthiest Schools, celebrating 1,376 K–12 schools nationwide for their commitment to advancing whole child health, including Golden Hill Elementary School.
Supported by Del Monte Foods, Kaiser Permanente, and Kohl’s Cares, Healthier Generation’s annual award program recognizes schools for implementing evidence-based policies and practices to support academic success and lifelong well-being. Schools are recognized in nine health-related topic areas. Golden Hill Elementary School was awarded in Supporting School Health Services.
The recognition has also been a meaningful boost for the Golden Hill staff. One Golden Hill teacher shared,
“This is amazing news!! Thank you for sharing this with us! It is a boost which I didn't realize I needed!
See the full list of recognized schools at healthiergeneration.org/AHS.
At Golden Hill Elementary School, the mission is to create a learning environment where students, families, and school staff collaborate to develop children who are healthy, caring, responsible, lifelong learners and productive members of society.
About Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Alliance for a Healthier Generation is a leading national nonprofit dedicated to advancing equitable whole child health by creating healthier school environments. Since 2005, we’ve partnered with over 57,000 school communities across all 50 states, reaching more than 31.3 million young people. Learn more and join the movement at HealthierGeneration.org.