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The Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center conducts research in partnership with schools and communities focusing on the promotion of social and physical environments that support active, healthy lifestyles. Center expertise is especially strong on issues including school nutrition, physical activity, youth engagement, and school environments and policies.

Follow the below links for more information on current school-based projects.

A service-learning project designed to create healthier environments for middle school students.

A collaborative intervention designed to promote a 'culture of wellness' in Head Start preschools.

A K-12 school-university partnership to enhance academic achievement through healthy eating and physical activity.

9 News Teachers Who Care

Joe Martinez, featured as 9 News 'Teachers Who Care' is partnering with the Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center on the Healthy Eaters, Lifelong Movers (HELM) project. HELM provides Center Schools with equipment, training, and support designed to increase physical activity and healthy eating among students.

San Luis teens work on classmates' health

EdNews Colorado meets with Assistant Professor Elaine Belanksy to learn more about the CDC-funded "Working Together Project".

Students work together for change

Students work together to shape their environments for a healthier future in The Working Together Project.

CHAMP to expand research

Julie Marshall meets with San Luis Valley superintendents to plan Valley wide expansion of CHAMP program.

Health Assessments

The CHAMP program provides health assessments to San Luis Valley school children during school registration. This thriving partnership between the RMPRC, schools, and community health providers sets students up for success through early detection of potential health problems.