The Playworks Blue Shirt Schools for the 2024-25 school year have been announced. Pankalo, Karner Blue, and Bellaire are three recognized schools. This recognition celebrates their ongoing commitment to prioritizing high-quality play as a critical school day component.
Playworks recently presented Pankalo Education Center with a banner to hang up at their school. After the banner was given, leadership stayed to participate in a Playworks activity with a few Pankalo classrooms.
What is a Playworks Blue Shirt School?
Playworks’ signature Blue Shirt award recognizes districts and individual schools that go above and beyond to ensure that high-quality play and recess are a priority for all students. They don’t just believe play is important; they understand it is foundational to their school's health, wellness, and culture.
Blue Shirt Schools:
- Have or are actively working with Playworks to put in place sustainable systems and practices that ensure high-quality play remains a priority
- Ensure recess is well-planned, intentional, and consistently scheduled
- Commit to supporting recess supervisors with ongoing professional development
- Maintain a yearly connection to Playworks
