Palos Verdes Peninsula Schools Recognized Among the Healthiest in the Nation
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District (PVPUSD) has earned national recognition for its commitment to student wellness, with all 15 district campuses honored as some of the healthiest schools in the United States.
The distinction comes from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a national organization that evaluates schools on comprehensive wellness standards, including nutrition, physical activity, mental health support, and community engagement. More than 1,100 schools nationwide received recognition this year.
Four Schools Earn Top “All-Star” Honors
Four Peninsula campuses — Cornerstone Elementary, Dapplegray Elementary, Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, and Palos Verdes High School — achieved the organization’s highest “all-star” designation by meeting standards in all nine wellness categories. The district’s remaining schools were recognized for excellence in multiple areas of student health.
A Districtwide Focus on Whole-Child Wellness
According to PVPUSD leadership*, the recognition reflects years of intentional investment in whole-child wellness, including districtwide wellness policies, structured physical activity during the school day, healthier cafeteria standards, and expanded mental health services.
The district has worked closely with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Council of PTAs, aligning parent-led initiatives with district goals to support both physical and emotional well-being for students.
Building a Health-Conscious Community
School leaders and PTA representatives emphasized that wellness extends beyond the classroom. Programs such as school gardens, family engagement initiatives, and staff wellness efforts contribute to creating healthier school environments — and a stronger Peninsula community overall.
This national recognition underscores PVPUSD’s ongoing commitment to prioritizing student well-being alongside academic achievement, reinforcing why Palos Verdes continues to be a desirable place for families to live, learn, and grow.
*Information adapted and summarized from reporting on Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District wellness recognition, originally reported by a local news outlet and based on announcements from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and PVPUSD.
