School officials developing ways to keep students active

RANTOUL – Mike McMahon will spend his spring break this week building a fitness trail with exercise stations at Northview School where he teaches.

It's the latest activity in his campaign to get students at his school – and parents and staff members – in shape. That's a new worry for school officials all over the country who had to have "wellness" plans in place last fall.

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