Audrey, 4th grade, Henry, 25-26
Making friends

Making friends

By Reman, MaST Healthy Panther Post | My experience with making a new friend was a delightful one. It was the start of the seventh-grade school year when a girl simply complimented…

Making connections II

By Wyatt, Charles W. Henry Healthy Hawk | Making connections means making bonds and relationships with others. I have a friend who I met in first grade at school because…

Showing empathy

By Yisliany, Yorkship Healthy Lion | Students should show empathy so they can understand other people better. Empathy also helps you communicate with other people. Lastly, when you learn to show empathy,…

Teamwork matters

By Arielle, DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal | In seventh grade, I was on a cheer team. I wasn’t a big fan of working in groups but I decided not to complain about it. While I…

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Healthy NewsWorks invites you to join us on Tuesday, April 28, for Healthy Conversations, a friendly, health-focused discussion led by student journalists.   Healthy Conversations will bring together members of the Healthy NewsWorks community, including students and…

Grateful for teachers II

By Mali, Inquiry Charter Healthy Owl Times | Thank you Ms. Kelly (Calamese)! I am so grateful for the times in second grade when you helped me and made me feel…

What we like to do…

By Cassandra, CPS (Holy Name) Healthy Courier | A group activity that I enjoy participating in is theater. It is so much fun to rehearse and perform in a play. I would…

Favorite activities II

By Kaseem, Chester Charter Scholars Academy Healthy Highlights | A group activity I participate in is soccer. I usually play soccer at recess with my friends and brothers. I enjoy playing soccer…

Feeling thankful III

By Karter, William Rowen Elementary School Healthy Roar | I’m thankful for the crossing guard because she helps me get to school safely. Illustration by Aloe, 5th grade, William Cramp, 2025-2026.

Use technology for positive reasons

By Russell Byers Healthy Knight News reporters | Technology has both positive and negative effects on our mental and physical health, Russell Byers counselors say. A lot comes down to how people use…