Weld RE-1 School District: Row as One to a Healthy Horizon

Weld RE-1 is a rural school district in Northern Colorado and serves nearly 2,000 students across the towns of Gilcrest, LaSalle, and Platteville. Although students and staff are separated by many miles, the district has successfully implemented a comprehensive program to support the cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development of all students. Read this success story outlining a partnership between RMC Health, North Colorado Health Alliance, and Weld RE-1 School District to improve all facets of health and wellness in the district. This success story contains an overview of the district’s efforts, as well as highlights three schools’ pivotal roles in integrating health and wellness into everyday culture and routines.