School Based Health Programs of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston

The School Based Health Programs in Wheeling and Weirton have designed this web site for principals and teachers in our Catholic Schools throughout West Virginia.  The site provides health related information, resources and educational tools for all ages.

Our professional teams recognize the link between nutrition, physical activity, and good health as direct links to students’ ability to achieve academically. The School Based Health Teams work to support the schools in helping students, teachers, staff and the community learn, establish, and maintain healthy life styles, attitudes and behaviors.

Our Registered Nurses and School Counselor are available for questions or comments. We welcome suggestions to enhance our efforts to bring health care to our Catholic Schools family.

A group of young children in school uniforms smile and play around desks in a classroom decorated with hanging paper and student artwork.
Four adults stand indoors, smiling at the camera. Two wear bright neon yellow shirts and two wear neon pink shirts, all labeled SPS. They also have matching orange socks. The background shows gym mats and colorful blocks.
A group of smiling children stand closely together outdoors, some wearing matching white t-shirts for a race event. One girl in gray is being held up by her friends. Trees and more people are visible in the background.
A teacher stands at the front of a classroom speaking to students. Behind her is a whiteboard with rules about manners, a map of the world, and colorful educational posters on the wall. Several students face her, listening.
A group of students in uniforms and a male adult pose in front of a sign reading St. Vincent DePaul Parish School and Game on Touchdown for Healthy Choices. Some students hold sports or food items and pom-poms.
A classroom of students wearing green uniforms pose together, each holding colorful paper glasses to their faces and making peace signs, with desks and classroom decorations visible in the background.
Four people—two children and two adults—stand in a gym, smiling and holding a colorful banner that reads, 4th Grade Wisdom: Be Alcohol Free! Choose a clear mind! with drawings and text.
A group of children and adults sit at a red picnic table eating lunch, surrounded by dried cornstalks. A scarecrow decorates the background, and food items like sandwiches, apples, and juice boxes are on the table.
A group of smiling children stand in front of a white teepee with blue polka dots, wearing rain ponchos and jackets. The background is filled with autumn trees with yellow leaves.
Logo of the Sisters of St. Joseph Health & Wellness Foundation with a green tree featuring red flowers on the left and the foundation name in green text on the right.


Funded by the Sisters of St. Joseph Health and Wellness Foundation and the Diocese of Wheeling Charleston, the School Based Health Programs are in support of the vision and mission of the SSJ Health and Wellness Foundation:

VISION STATEMENT:
“The children of West Virginia have resources available to assist them in living to their fullest potential”

MISSION:
“The Foundation, a member of the Congregation of St. Joseph Mission Network, will make optimal use of its resources in order to promote and support collaboration and partnership among various local, state, and national groups working to strengthen the holistic health of children and families in West Virginia.”