Health Officer's Healthy School Seal of Approval


The Health Officer’s Healthy School Seal of Approval award recognizes public and private schools
in Jefferson County that create and maintain a healthy school environment. The goal of
the award is to encourage Jefferson County schools to strive for excellence in health
advancement for their students and staff. The health department envisions a county
where all children are healthy, ready to learn, and prepared to make healthy, lifelong
choices. The Department of Health understands that improving the health of children will
require a coordinated effort, and schools are a critical partner in addressing the health
concerns that affect the well-being of our children.

The Healthy School Seal of Approval criteria are:
  • Lunch room inspection score of 97 or greater on all 3 inspections for the prior year
  • Immunization survey score must be 97 or greater on last survey
  • Clean and sanitary conditions
    Soap, paper towels and toilet paper provided
    Water fountains are clean with adequate pressure to provide sanitary use
    Toilets and sinks are operable and in good repair
The 2009 - 2010 Winners are:

Jefferson County Schools
Brookville Elementary
Bryan Elementary
Concord Elementary
Snow Rogers Elementary
Warrior Elementary
West Jefferson Elementary

Birmingham City Schools
Center Street Elementary
Wilkerson Middle

Hoover City Schools
Gwin Elementary
Rocky Ridge Elementary

Vestavia Hills Schools
Liberty Park Elementary
Liberty Park Middle School
Pizitz Middle
Vestavia Hills Elementary-East
Vestavia Hills Elementary-Cahaba Heights

Homewood City Schools
Homewood Middle School
Shades Cahaba Elementary

Trussville City Schools
Hewitt-Trussville Middle

Fairfield City Schools
C.J. Donald Elementary

Private/Catholic Schools
John Carroll High School

Winning schools are all eligible to compete in the same year for the Health Officer's Healthy School Awards of Excellence.