Wellness in the Schools (WITS) is a national non-profit that inspires healthy eating and fitness for kids in public schools.
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After 18 years since our founding in New York City, Wellness in the Schools has reached an extraordinary milestone expanding to all NYC public schools for our Chefs in … Continue reading “WITS Expands to All NYC Public Schools”
June, 2023 – The first-of-its-kind Coach Council* has officially launched, in a partnership between Wellness in the Schools, Exos, and the NYC Public Schools Office of School Wellness Programs. … Continue reading “Coach Council Officially Launches”
Zucchini carrot cake tastings, Zumba classes, and sprouting greens — this school year has been extra special with the support of our amazing Chef and Fitness Partners. Read on … Continue reading “Crossing the Finish Line With Our Partners”
In English and Spanish In the Fall of 2018, WITS Chef Ricardo was preparing for his first CookCamp training at his first WITS school, CS 55X. Excited but cautious, he … Continue reading “WITS CookCamp Takes the Show on the Road”
It’s a Wednesday at PS 145 in Manhattan, which means WITS Chefs Kisha Cromartie and Victoria Baluk are working in perfect harmony to teach WITS BITS. In these WITS … Continue reading “No Mas Taki: Meet WITS Chef Kisha Cromartie”
Spring is a celebration of many things: it acknowledges the resilience through winter months, honors the trust among the soil, sun, and water that collectively nourish the plants, and … Continue reading “Wellness in the Garden State”
An indoor vertical farm is the newest classroom addition at PS 85 in the Bronx! Thanks to our partnership with AeroFarms, a world leader in vertical farming and working … Continue reading “A Bronx Ode to the Earth”
In March, a stomach-churning headline appeared in the news: “Lunchables may soon be available in a school cafeteria near you.” Kraft Heinz, the Big Food company that produces ultra-processed … Continue reading “Lunchables Do Not Belong at Lunch”
There is a significant truth to the saying, “Timing is Everything”! There is also truth in the saying, “Every Cloud has a Silver Lining.” Both of these cliches play a … Continue reading “Extra Special Exos Coach Joins our Team”
Written by: Nancy Easton Another year, another moment to reflect. Although, as I get older, I feel like all I do is reflect; and then rework and obsess! This year, … Continue reading “Less Makes Room for More”
