Health & Safety
Health & Safety
Monroe Township Public Schools is committed to supporting the health, safety, and well-being of every student.
Use the resources below to connect with school health services, family and community health information, student wellness resources, mental health support, and district safety services.
Health & Safety Services
Start here to quickly find the district or community resource that best matches your family's needs.
Nursing Services
Find school nurse contacts, medication forms, action plans, immunization requirements, and sickness guidance.
Visit Nursing Services →Mental Health & Family Support
Connect with free, confidential support and community resources through Care Solace.
Visit Care Solace →HIB Resources
Access harassment, intimidation, and bullying information, district resources, contacts, and reporting.
View HIB Resources →For Families
Return to the district's family hub for additional student services, resources, forms, and family information.
Visit For Families →Family Health Resources
Find trusted health resources and community services that support the health and well-being of Monroe Township students and families.
NJ FamilyCare
Learn about New Jersey's publicly funded health insurance program and find information about eligibility, coverage, and enrollment.
Visit NJ FamilyCare →Gloucester County Health Department
Access public health services and information available through Gloucester County, including community health programs and vaccination services.
County Health Resources →Nemours KidsHealth
Find health information created for parents, children, and teens covering growth, nutrition, illnesses, safety, emotions, and healthy development.
Explore KidsHealth →MyPlate
Explore USDA nutrition resources designed to help families make informed food and healthy eating choices.
Explore MyPlate →Student Wellness
The district's Wellness Committee supports efforts related to nutrition, physical activity, healthy school practices, and student wellness across Monroe Township Public Schools.
District Wellness
About the Wellness Committee
The Monroe Township Board of Education is committed to supporting the optimal development of every student. The District recognizes the important connection between student wellness and learning. Healthy eating habits and regular physical activity are essential to students' academic success, physical and mental development, and lifelong health and well-being.
Childhood and adolescent obesity remains a significant public health concern in the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 21.1% of children and adolescents ages 2–19 had obesity based on national data collected from August 2021 through August 2023.
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 strengthens requirements for local school wellness policies. In accordance with these requirements, the District maintains a Wellness Policy that includes goals for nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that support student wellness.
The Monroe Township Board of Education believes schools play an important role in helping students develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime. To support this work, the District established a School Wellness Committee to review and help guide policies, practices, and initiatives related to health and wellness throughout our schools.
The School Wellness Committee addresses a variety of topics affecting student health and well-being, including nutrition, physical activity, food safety, management of health-related needs, and the development of healthy school environments.
The committee brings together representatives from across the school community to help identify and address issues affecting student wellness. Membership includes representatives from district schools, staff, students, families, and members of the community.
Working collaboratively, the School Wellness Committee helps lead, coordinate, and support district wellness initiatives. While the District-Level Wellness Committee provides guidance for districtwide goals, each school may implement wellness activities that reflect its unique school culture and the needs of its students.
This webpage serves as a resource for our school community and provides information about wellness, nutrition, district initiatives, and recommendations for supporting healthier school environments.