WELLNESS DAY: PORTSMOUTH PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Portsmouth Public Schools recently held its annual Wellness Day at Wilson High School. Supported by the Portsmouth Schools Foundation, the medical community and local businesses, the event is held the week prior to school starting. Participants received medical information and screenings, gave blood donations and won raffles, gas cards and other prizes.
Ayanna Herbert, April Ashworth and Connie Collins (l-r) anticipate the new school year at Olive Branch Elementary.
Special Education instructor Sharmetra Pittman begins her first year at Westhaven Elementary.
Friends Grover Watts and Lawrence Stancil, both from Churchland Middle School, chat during a break.
Sandy Rudolph, Physical Education instructor for Churchland Middle School, has her blood pressure checked.
S.H. Clarke Special Education secretary Velma Parks shows off the goody bag given to all participants.
David Moss, left, Activities Director for Churchland High School and Jimmie Williford, Supervisor of Athletic Services, registered and directed participants.
Physical Education instructors Sharon Moore and Chris Smith supervised the Wellness Walk, eight laps through the building.
Churchland Academy Physical Education instructor Brian Liverman registered participants for the Wellness Walk.
Wilson High cheerleaders Jennia Brown, Bratasia Stephenson and Tiairia Harris provided water and light snacks to participants.
Event co-chairs Sharon Moore, left, and Maureen Mizelle, director of the Portsmouth Schools Foundation.
