Six MCPS Schools Named Among America’s Healthiest
Posted On September 2, 2026
Six schools are being recognized as the healthiest in MCPS — Burtonsville, Sargent Shriver and Twinbrook elementary schools, and Martin Luther King, Jr., Hallie Wells and Redland middle schools.
The MCPS schools were among 1,376 schools in 35 states and Washington, D.C., announced by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation for 2026. Supported by Kaiser Permanente and Kohl’s Cares, this recognition honored schools for their achievements in advancing the physical, mental and social-emotional health of students, staff and families.
Schools were recognized for implementing best practices in up to nine topic areas, including: strengthening social-emotional health and learning; cultivating staff well-being; increasing family and community engagement; improving nutrition and food access; implementing local school wellness policy; bolstering physical education and activity; enriching health education; promoting tobacco-free schools, and supporting school health services. Burtonsville and Martin Luther King earned All-Star status for meeting the criteria in all nine topic areas. Learn more.
