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 children stand on grass near wooden benches, listening to an adult. Some wear jackets, and trees with autumn leaves are in the background along with a fence and fields.
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 woman in scrubs helps three young students sitting at desks with a dental health activity. Cutouts of teeth and toothbrushes are on the desks, and other children and a teacher are in the background of the classroom.
A black tri-fold display board with red letters reading A healthy me is drug free, red ribbons, and text pledging to avoid illegal drugs and be a positive role model. Small white labels and a drawing decorate the board.
A group of children and an adult pose outside next to a Halloween-themed cutout featuring ghosts and a mummy. Some kids peek through the cutout, while others sit or kneel on the ground, smiling.
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 child sits on a small orange stool pretending to milk a wooden cutout of a cow, while an adult stands nearby supervising. Another child is partly visible behind the cow. The scene takes place outdoors.
A young girl at a party smiles and raises a plastic cup in a toast. She sits at a table with a plate of sandwiches and snacks, while other children are seated around her. The table is covered with a green tablecloth.
A young girl sits on a chair facing a woman who is taking her photo with a tablet in a classroom with desks, chairs, and educational decorations.
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.”