Published: July 24, 2008 11:06 pm      

Schools receive Highmark Foundation grants

The Pittsburgh-based Highmark Foundation, through the Highmark Healthy High 5 School Challenge, recently awarded nearly $526,000 in grants to 65 elementary, middle and high schools – including schools in Greater Johnstown.

The grants will support programs that address bullying prevention and self-esteem, improve nutrition education, enhance nutrition choices and provide opportunities for physical activity.

The average grant is more than $8,000.

Ten schools in Blair County, along with the following schools, listed by county, received money:

• Cambria – Northern Cambria Elementary School.

• Somerset – Berlin Brothersvalley Middle, Conemaugh Township Intermediate, Windber Middle/High School and Windber Elementary.

• Indiana – McCreery Middle School in the Marion Center Area School District.

• Westmoreland – R.K. Mellon Elementary in the Ligonier Valley District.

For more information on the supported program at each school, visit highmarkhealthyhigh5.org and click on “Schools.”