Octorara Wellness Advisory Committee
referred to as Health Council

The committee was created as directed by the Student Wellness Policy No. 246, adopted July 2006.  It was developed from the coordinated school health program (CSHIP) model and consists of eight interactive components.  Schools by themselves cannot, and should not be expected to, address the nation's most serious health and social problems.  Families, health care workers, the media, religious organizations, community organizations that serve youth, and young people themselves also must be systematically involved.  However, schools could provide a critical facility in which many agencies might work together to maintain the well-being of young people.  www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/CSHP/

The mission of the Health Council is to develop an environment to support academic achievement through the promotion of active lifestyles, healthy choices, and wellness education.

The Octorara High School Wellness Advisory Committee consists of the following:

Health Services: Sarah Morrissey(school nurse) 

Nutrition Services: Mrs. Linda Neff (cafeteria manager)

Health Education: Mrs. Kay Minshall and Mrs. Kim Hoferer

Physical Education: Mrs. Kim Hoferer

Counseling, Psychological and Social Services: Ms. Jennifer German

Healthy School Environment: Mr. Scott Rohrer, Mr. Cliff Blantz and Mr. Jon Propper 

Health Promotion for Staff: Ms. Sarah Morrissey

Family Community Involvement:

Parents- Mrs. Sally Meyer

Meeting dates and times: Contact Sarah Morrissey for more information

Parents and community members are needed.  If you are interested in participating on the Council, please contact Sarah Morrissey.