Page 12 - GPISD State of the District 2023

Student Wellness

Just as musicians understand the correlation between practice and performance,
GPISD recognizes the links between wellness, safety, and student success. GPISD

prioritizes emotional, mental, and physical wellness in order to support positive
learning environments and to empower students with the ability to handle
challenges that arise in school. A healthy body helps students to be more alert
and focused, which leads to better decision-making, while a healthy mind helps

students cope with stress and anxiety. As a result of the District’s focus on the whole
child, students feel more comfortable reaching out for help. In turn, this leads to
early intervention and support, preventing issues from escalating and causing harm
to students. By supporting student wellness, we are not only helping students thrive,

but also creating a safer and more secure school community.

Mental Health Matters

Strategies To Prioritize Student Mental Health
Build Strong Conference Practice Give Morning Teach Positive
Relationships Individually Coping Skills Brain Breaks Meeting Time Self-Talk

Future Nurse Takes Blood Pressure

Students Prepare for Dental Exams GPISD Counselors Awarded CREST Distinction