Health and Wellness Program / Overview

BeWell. It's a simple statement, but it says it all: City Schools wants you, our employees and most vital assets, to BeWell. Without you well and strong, we cannot build an entire system of great schools for all of our great kids.

This has been a very eventful and exciting year for the BeWell program. Numerous employees have taken up zumba, yoga, kickboxing, received a health screening, attended nutrition classes or got moving with the Movement Challenge. We are proud to say that over 400 employees participated in the BeWell Challenge spanning 65 schools and departments! Congratulations to all for taking steps to improve your health and BeWell in the 2011/12 school year. We would like to wish everyone continued success in 2012. Many of you are already asking if there will be another Challenge for 2012/13 school year. Yes, there will be.

New - Pedometer App

Did you know that there is an app that counts your steps, distance traveled and calories burned with each workout? CareFirst offers the "Ready, Step, Go!" app for free. To get the app (available for anyone who has an iPhone, iPod Touch or Droid smartphone) visit your favorite app store and search for "Ready, Step, Go!"

BeWell NEWS - The First Installment

City Schools is launching BeWell NEWS - an electronic newsletter created just for you! We developed this newsletter to provide you with information, tips, and ideas for living a healthier lifestyle. You will find articles on general health, announcements and reminders of special programs and events, and resources where you can learn more.

Access the first issue of BeWell NEWS here: Click Here: March BeWell Newsletter

Lastly, we want to hear what you do to BeWell. Send your BeWell story to us at vdailey@bcps.k12.md.us or BeWell@bcps.k12.md.us. You might see it featured on City Schools Inside or the BeWell web pages—and inspire others to stay fit and eat healthy.