De Anza Middle School Receives Healthier U.S. School Challenge Recognition

10-01-2012

De Anza Middle School from Ventura Receives Silver Designation from Healthier U.S. School Challenge
The Healthier U.S. School Challenge (HUSSC) is a voluntary certification initiative established in 2004 to recognize those schools participating in the National School Lunch Program that have created healthier school environments through promotion of  healthy school meals, nutrition education promotion, and incorporation of  physical activity. Four levels of superior performance are awarded: Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Gold Award of Distinction. Several schools from Ventura Unified School District received this distinction of which De Anza Arts and Technology Academy Middle School received the silver designation. Click here for more information on how your school district can participate.