Several schools in Phelan and one in Victorville made the America's Healthiest Schools 2026 list.
Alliance for a Healthier Generation announced its annual list on Aug. 25, recognizing 1,376 schools in 35 states and Washington, DC.
Schools that made the list were recognized for their work supporting student, staff and family well‑being.
This year's cohort represents a year‑over‑year increase of 256 schools taking steps to make their campuses healthier places to learn and grow, school officials said.
Supported by Kaiser Permanente and Kohl's Cares, Healthier Generation's annual award program recognizes schools for implementing best practices in areas like nutrition, physical activity, school health services, staff well‑being and family engagement.
This year, 200 schools earned All‑Star status for meeting criteria across all nine topic areas.
States with the most awardees include California with 283, Texas with 199, South Carolina with 143, and Kentucky with 142.
Among the California-based schools, the Snowline Joint Unified School District boasted the following schools making the list for its social health services:
The San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools' Victorville Education Center was also recognized for its family and community engagement.
The High Desert school awardees are located within San Bernardino County.
"Every school recognized this year demonstrates what's possible when we prioritize the well-being of students and staff, creating environments where everyone can thrive," Healthier Generation CEO Traci Causey said. "Their commitment to school health best practices is shaping a brighter future for millions of young people."
Since launching America's Healthiest Schools in 2007, Healthier Generation has recognized 3,780 schools for their efforts to make health a priority.
In 2025, Healthier Generation committed to bringing the cumulative number of awardees to 5,000 schools by 2030. Participation continues to grow as more schools look for practical, evidence‑based tools to support students and staff, the organization stated.
Schools can find free resources, action plans, and assessment tools through Healthier Generation's Action Center, which helps school communities build healthier policies and practices year‑round.
View the full list of 2026 awardees online at HealthierGeneration.org/AHS.
Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at [email protected]. Follow him on X @DP_ReneDeLaCruz
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