Four Laurel schools were among the 15 Prince George's County public schools to receive national recognition for their efforts to increase healthy eating and physical activity for both students and staff. 

Bond Mill Elementary, Laurel Elementary, Laurel High, King Middle and Scotchtown Hills schools received Bronze awards during the National Healthy Schools Forum in Little Rock, Ark., hosted by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation. A total of 18 county schools have been recognized for their healthy efforts by the Alliance over the past year.

To earn these awards, schools revamped their meals service and physical activity programs to meet or exceeded stringent standards set by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's Healthy Schools Program, which provides expert advice and free resources to more than 12,000 schools nationwide to help them reverse the national trend in childhood obesity. Schools are eligible for Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum National Recognition Awards based on their level of achievement.