Union School District administrators and students accept a grant from Highmark. From left, front row, are Lacey Blose, Brian Sattley, Terry McCullough and Eiley McGregor. Back row, from left, are Superintendent Jean McCleary, Jared Buzard, Noah Vereb and Erin MacKinlay.

RIMERSBURG, Clarion County — The Union School District has received a $5,000 grant from the Highmark Foundation to promote health and wellness by creating a healthy school environment.

The high school was awarded a grant for a program for the physical education department entitled “U Fit.” It will provide funding for additional gym equipment to expand class curriculum.

Last year, the school got a two-year grant for the Presidential Youth Fitness Program, improving curriculum in gym classes from kindergarten through 12th grades.