The Massapequa School District is committed to providing a school environment that promotes and protects children's health, well-being and the ability to learn by supporting healthy eating habits and physical activity. Pursuant to §204 of the Child Nutrition and Women, Infants and Children Reauthorization Act of 2004, the District establishes the following Wellness Policy to enhance the learning and development of lifelong wellness practices.

Major Objectives of the School Health Program:

• Recognizing the importance of physical and emotional well-being
• Recognizing and making appropriate referral for health problems
• Reducing the spread of communicable disease
• Promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy school environment
• Promoting a healthy life-style