13 PGCPS Buildings Named Among 2025 America’s Healthiest Schools

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Thirteen Prince George's County Public Schools have been recognized as a 2025 America’s Healthiest School by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, an initiative founded by the American Heart Association and the Clinton Foundation.

This year, 1,160 schools nationwide earned the designation for their "commitment to fostering healthy environments that support the well-being of students, staff and their communities."

“We are proud to receive this national recognition, which underscores our commitment to creating healthier, more supportive learning environments,” said Elizabeth Faison, PGCPS associate superintendent of student services. “Through improved nutrition, expanded physical and health education, and strong wellness policies, we are building schools where every student can thrive.”

Among the honorees, Springhill Lake Elementary School stood out as the only Maryland school to receive the 2025 All-Star Award – one of just 168 schools nationwide to earn this top distinction. All-Star schools meet criteria across all nine categories of the America’s Healthiest Schools framework, including nutrition and food access, physical education and activity, school health services, staff well-being and family and community engagement.

The following PGCPS schools were named 2025 America’s Healthiest Schools:

• Bond Mill Elementary School
• Carmody Hills Elementary School
• Clinton Grove Elementary School
• Fort Washington Forest Elementary School
• Francis T. Evans Elementary School
• G. James Gholson Middle School
• Greenbelt Middle School
• Melwood Elementary School
• Mt. Rainier Elementary School
• Robert R. Gray Elementary School
• Springhill Lake Elementary School (All-Star Awardee)
• Tulip Grove Elementary School
• Valley View Elementary School

To mark the achievement, each school will receive a commemorative banner from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to display on campus.