Blue Zones Project Approved™
Schools
A community’s schools can shape healthy habits for life. Physical activity and stretch breaks during the school day can improve grades, increase concentration, and raise math, reading, and writing test scores. The schools listed below have passed our test with flying colors—and are Blue Zones Project Approved.
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Naples Park Elementary School
Naples, FL, 34108
Naples Park Elementary is a small school nestled in a North Naples neighborhood with a population of 423 students. Naples Park is currently a Title 1 school with a diverse student community, and family involvement is a priority as we work toward creating the optimal learning environment for each student. The teachers at Naples Park are highly committed to help each child reach their full potential by creating differentiated instruction with a laser focus on standards. Students have unique opportunities at our school to engage in morning technology labs, yoga, library activities, and physical activity before the school day begins. The student ambassadors facilitate different service projects throughout the year, and there is a monthly focus on important character traits.
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Osceola Elementary School
Naples, FL, 34109
At Osceola Elementary School it is important for families and schools to work together and share responsibility for student success. We very much value family members' expertise about their children. Our teachers are committed to professional development, life-long learning, and providing a quality learning environment focused on relationships. I look forward to working collaboratively with the entire Osceola community this year.
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Palmetto Elementary School
Naples, FL, 34117
At Palmetto Elementary School, we work hard every day to ensure student success. We have a dedicated staff of outstanding teachers and employees who ensure students love learning, love coming to school, and are successful every day.
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Pelican Marsh Elementary
Naples, FL, 34109
Pelican Marsh Elementary first opened its doors in 1996 and is one of the highest achieving schools in Collier County. Since its inception, our school has been committed to academic excellence and maximizing student performance. Pelican Marsh Elementary wanted to participate with the Blue Zones Project to help educate and support our students in achieving life-long success in health and wellness. Our mission is to provide a positive, nurturing environment committed to achieving excellence through school and community partnership. Participating in the Blue Zones Project has impacted our community in many ways. Our students participate in a weekly walking club, daily physical activities, and nutrition lessons that have led students to become increasingly more aware of the importance and enjoyment of a healthy life-style
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Pine Ridge Middle School
Naples, FL, 34109
Pine Ridge Middle School continues to be recognized as an “A” school by the state of Florida. This long-standing recognition is a result of the high expectations held by faculty, staff, students, & stakeholders in our community. The school is proud of their diverse student population, with 38 different languages spoken throughout all three grade levels. The school became Blue Zones Project Approved by implementing a school garden, which they hope to expand with a $2,000 grant from Whole Foods, offered healthy food options in the cafeteria and the staff even participated in triathlon to encourage healthy movement. Keep up the great work!
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Pinecrest Elementary School
Immokalee, FL, 34142
Pinecrest Elementary School is a collaborative learning community of devoted students, parents, community members and staff focused on ensuring a safe and positive learning environment, which values perseverance and determination in the pursuit of excellence.
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Poinciana Elementary School
Naples, FL, 34105
Poinciana believes in academic excellence and embraces our diverse student population. Our goal is provide a safe, nurturing learning environment centered on student success and meeting each individual child’s need. Our dedicated staff is passionate about education, hardworking, caring and willing to go above and beyond to connect with children and achieve student success. We encourage and invite you to join in fostering our feeling of “family” by becoming involved at Poinciana through Student-Led Conferences, school-wide functions, PTO/SAC, book fairs, reading celebrations, volunteering or participating in academic conversations. We believe in the power of building connections between parents, teachers, staff and students. This creates a collaborative environment in which all children reach their fullest potential.
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Saint Ann School
Naples, FL, 34102
Saint Ann Catholic School, a ministry of Saint Ann Parish, rooted in Gospel values and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, welcomes and inspires children in Pre-K through 8 to Live Jesus, to embrace academic excellence, and to foster discipleship in the spirit of Saint Francis de Sales, the Gentleman Saint, and Saint Ann, the Grandmother of Jesus. In partnership with our families and the community, we support and celebrate each child as the Heart of God on earth through an education of mind, body and spirit.
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Saint Elizabeth Seton Catholic School
Naples, FL, 34102
St. Elizabeth Seton School, established in 1981 in Naples, is a parish school of the Diocese of Venice serving students in grades PK3-8. We enjoy an excellent reputation in the community as a school that is academically challenging with a strong sense of family, solidly based in the Catholic faith. The goal of the administration, faculty and staff is to nurture the development of a complete, well-rounded child. To accomplish this goal, the school emphasizes high academic standards and moral values, as well as integration of the Catholic Christian philosophy in all aspects of school life. The curriculum is designed to encourage all students to achieve their spiritual, intellectual, physical and social potential, as well as to understand the relevance of Catholic values in their daily life.
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Sea Gate Elementary School
Naples, FL, 34103
Sea Gate Elementary is a k-5 elementary school in the Collier County School District. Originally built in 1963, Sea Gate has a long tradition of excellence and service to the community. The school has been extensively renovated over the years and is housed in one of the district's most modern and up-to-date buildings.
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Tommie Barfield Elementary
Marco Island, FL, 34145
Tommie Barfield Elementary will foster academic excellence, nurture personal integrity, and encourage a commitment to lifelong learning in a diverse society.
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Veterans Memorial Elementary
Naples, FL, 34110
Our mission is to establish a community wide professional learning community committed to high quality teaching and learning to support the success of every student, teacher and staff member in reaching high standards of performance. Veterans Memorial Elementary School has been named a Leader in Me Lighthouse School. Leader in Me teaches leadership to students and creates a culture of student empowerment, based on the idea that every child can be a leader. The Leader in Me framework sets standards in the areas of culture, leadership, and academics. Goal-setting and data-tracking processes clarify academic priorities and encourage students to take greater ownership over their education, all of which can impact academic progress.
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Vineyards Elementary School
Naples, FL, 34119
Vineyards Elementary School is committed to providing exceptional learning opportunities to motivate and engage all students in a safe and nurturing environment. The staff will provide the students with the necessary skills to become creative thinkers, collaborative problem solvers, responsible decision makers and lifelong learners.