A local school district and charter school were among 13 grant recipients statewide of Colorado Legacy Foundation’s School Health and Wellness Initiative, the group announced Monday.Woodland Park School District RE-2 plans to create a self-sustaining youth catering service for schools and the community.The students who run the service will teach classmates about healthy eating options, besides the experience gained by writing the business plan learning about food preparation and presentation.Scholars to Leaders Academy, a Colorado Springs charter school, want to write their own health education curriculum, and increase participation in the school meal program. Students might also get more exercise in the near future, since the school plans to incorporate movement into classes.Almost three dozen 34 school districts applied for two-year grants from the $222,500 investment by the Colorado Health Foundation. Recipients were selected based on their willingness and ability to implement changes within their school health programs. The money will help school districts create and implement health and wellness strategies, with results shared statewide. Collectively, the selected districts serve more than 83,000 students.“The Colorado Legacy Foundation recognizes the direct correlation between healthy students, healthy schools, education policies, and academic achievement,” said Dr. Helayne Jones, President and CEO of the Colorado Legacy Foundation. “We are thrilled to provide resources to districts that will help prepare students for healthy, successful lives both in and out of the classroom.”