PA to Participate in National Champion School Campaign

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett announced recently that the state has been selected to take part in the National Foundation for Governor’s Fitness Councils’ National Champion School campaign.

According to a news release, the foundation will select three schools in Pennsylvania to receive state-of –the art fitness centers.

Any public and charter elementary and middle schools can participate in the contest and the winners will be chosen based on their commitment to student body physical fitness and wellness.

The fitness centers will be provided through public-private partnership and is a way for a school to upgrade its fitness facilities without cost to the taxpayers.

Nominations are due by April 20 and nomination forms and more information are available at www.nationalgovcouncil.org.