School Health Initiative Program SHIP

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

🥕🛒 Welcome to the Dolphin Mart! 🐬

Happy VA Farm to School Week! We’re celebrating James River Elementary’s Dolphin Mart, where students get to “shop” for fresh veggies while practicing counting, budgeting, and making healthy choices! 🥦🍅

After filling their baskets, students put their creativity to work by dreaming up well-rounded meals using the vegetables they selected. Talk about a farm-to-table lesson! 🌱

A huge thank-you to KelRae Farms for providing SHIP and WJCC with these delicious, fresh veggies! 💚 Farm School Health Initiative Program SHIP

10/01/2026

10/01/2026

09/25/2026

👟📚 Learning in motion!
Today, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools' elementary paraprofessionals participated in “Integrating Movement in Learning,” a session led by the School Health Initiative Program SHIP as part of their professional development day. They explored fun, practical ways to weave movement into learning throughout the school day!
Thank you to our paraprofessionals for the energy, creativity, and care you bring to our classrooms—and for helping make learning active and engaging for every student! 💙

09/22/2026

🥕 Last week, Mrs. Callan brought fresh local vegetables from KelRae Farm to James River Elementary’s Dolphin Mart!

💵 Third graders practiced counting money, weighing produce, and choosing their own vegetables.

🌱 Farm-to-school learning makes lessons hands-on, delicious, and nutritious!
James River Elementary PTA

09/17/2026

Registration for SHIP Challenge Clubs is now open for middle school students in grades 6–8. SHIP Challenge Clubs are short-term activity clubs that give students a chance to try new sports and other health and wellness-related activities in a fun, supportive setting. Clubs are designed to be welcoming to beginners and give students opportunities to explore activities they may not otherwise have the chance to try. Clubs are FREE for students, and transportation home on the activity bus is provided for clubs that meet after school.

Middle school registration closes Monday, October 5th. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fBWVYPr82H
Hornsby Middle School PTSA Berkeley Middle PTA Toano Middle School James Blair Middle School PTSA

09/16/2026

📖🍎 Reading is fundamental—even when it comes to making healthy choices!

After a recent SHIP nutrition lesson with Ms. Underwood on serving size and servings per container, Mrs. Lipinski’s class at Laurel Lane Elementary School took their learning home! Students brought in food labels from home and practiced using their new skills to read and understand nutrition information.

By learning how to read a food label, students are building practical skills that can help them make informed, healthy choices now and in the future.
Laurel Lane Elementary PTA

09/15/2026

Registration for SHIP Challenge Clubs is now open for elementary students in grades 3–5. Challenge Clubs are FREE and a great way to try a new activity or sport! Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BP9BT7WYB0

Middle school SHIP Challenge Club registration will open Monday, September 21.


James River Elementary PTA Matthew Whaley PTA Matthew Whaley Elementary School Laurel Lane Elementary School Laurel Lane Elementary PTA Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School Clara Byrd Baker Elementary PTA D.J. Montague Elementary School Matoaka Elementary School PTA J. Blaine Blayton Elementary PTA Norge Elementary School Norge Elementary PTA Stonehouse Sea Stars PTA, Williamsburg, VA Stonehouse Elementary PTA

09/14/2026

Registration for SHIP Challenge Clubs is now open for elementary students in grades 3–5. Challenge Clubs are seven weeks activity clubs that give students a chance to try new health and wellness-related activities in a fun, supportive setting. Clubs are designed to be welcoming to beginners and give students opportunities to explore activities they may not otherwise have the chance to try.

Clubs are free for students, and transportation home is provided for clubs that meet after school.

Elementary registration closes Monday, September 21. Register for Fall 2026 Elementary SHIP Challenge Clubs: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BP9BT7WYB0

Middle school SHIP Challenge Club registration will open Monday, September 21.