Education Sector Highlight: Run Club + Wellness Equipment | Melrose Elementary
Acquired a new massage chair for staff room, 6 picnic + full size tables for outdoor activities, a new Gaga Pit, and supported Run Club by covering cost of coaches.
Healthy Schools in Action: Run Clubs Build Community and Confidence
Several Mercer County elementary schools — including Mercer, Melrose, Athens, Brushfork, Bluewell, Lashmeet/Matoaka, Montcalm, Mountain Valley, Straley, Spanishburg, and Princeton Primary — are showing how simple movement can strengthen both health and community.
Their before- and after-school run clubs give students and families a place to connect, have fun, and get active together. More than just exercise, these clubs teach goal setting, friendship, and perseverance. Students are learning that staying active isn’t just good for their bodies — it boosts their mood, focus, and confidence too.
With over 800 students, 380 staff, and 25 community members involved, these run clubs are helping create a culture of health that starts early and lasts a lifetime.
Learn more about the Healthy Schools in Action initiative at wvhealthyschools.org and follow Be Active WV on Instagram and Facebook for more success stories across the state.
