Wellness Initiatives in Ardsley Schools

Ardsley School District’s mission to educate the whole child means we recognize physical and social-emotional wellness as foundational to academic and lifelong personal success.  At the district level, we have two major initiatives in support of wellness promotion: Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and our newly formed District Wellness Committee.

The District MTSS initiative has two expert teams dedicated to student wellness: the SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) Team and the Mental Health Team. These teams include curriculum leaders, school counselors, school psychologists, our social workers, nurses, and school administrators who meet throughout the year to evaluate and align our practices K-12 in support of student well-being. They share practices across schools and will help determine plans for future staff development, student screening tools, progress monitoring, and curriculum enhancements. Please look for future articles in district news & announcements diving deeper into the MTSS programs in each school. 

Social-Emotional Learning

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) plays a crucial role in the overall development of students in grades K-12. SEL strategies are designed to create inclusive and supportive learning environments where students feel valued, understood and empowered to succeed. Ardsley Schools uses Tier 1 SEL strategies to promote positive classroom environments and equip students with essential social and emotional skills, laying the foundation for their academic achievement, personal well-being, and future success. (Note: Tier 1 strategies refer to universal classroom approaches and are part of the district’s Multi-Tiered Support Systems (MTSS) plan for academics, behavior, and social-emotional learning.)

New! District Wellness Committee

Ardsley School District is also excited to launch the 2024-25 District Wellness Committee.  The committee’s goal is to promote student and community wellness through nutrition, physical activity, policy, and education. This committee has representation from students, parents, teachers, healthcare professionals, the Board of Education, and school administration.  More information will be available in the future, as this team develops subcommittees to addresses both state requirements and locally determined wellness initiatives.