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ABOUT MCSHC

The Missouri Coordinated School Health Coalition (MCSHC) is a collaborative of organizations and individuals whose primary responsibility is to assist schools in their student health and wellness initiatives. The coalition does this by promoting the use of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Whole School, Community, Child model. This model focuses on improving students’ health and their capacity to learn through families, schools, and communities working together. The model consists of ten interactive components that develop and emphasize health-related knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors. Schools work within the family and community structure to ensure optimal health and wellness for children.

MCSHC Calendar

  • Quarterly Meeting | Wednesday, June 3, 2026 10 am – 12 pm (Virtual)

Project Spotlight:

Application Now Open: Missouri Preventing Youth Vaping in Schools TEAMS Program

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (MDHSS), the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and Missouri Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics (MO AAP) are now accepting applications for the Preventing Youth Vaping in Schools through Training, Education, Assistance, Mentorship, & Support (TEAMS) Program./P>

The year-long TEAMS program (May 2026–May 2027) supports Missouri schools/districts in strengthening policies, practices, and infrastructure related to vaping and tobacco prevention through training, technical assistance, peer learning, and mentorship. Participating districts will assemble a multidisciplinary team, complete AAP’s Health Services Assessment Tool for Schools, and develop and implement a strategic action plan tailored to schools/district needs./P>

Selected teams will receive customized training, access to tools and resources, networking opportunities with partners across the state, individual technical assistance, and a total stipend of $3,100 for completing participation requirements. Participation requirements and more information on the program can be found in the Request for Application attached./P>

Applications are due by 11:59 PM CST on May 8, 2026. Schools/districts interested in elevating vaping and tobacco prevention efforts are encouraged to apply. Please review the Request for Application prior to applying.


Apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MOVapingTEAMSProject
If you have any questions, please contact Haily Rauzi at hrauzi@aap.org