February 2026

February 2026 Newsletter 

Kids engage across RCSD with Level Up! Read & Play Day 

On February 4, 2026, Rochester City School District students took part in the first ever Level Up! Read & Play Day. The district and Healthi Kids teamed up to join two global movements: Global School Play Day and World Read Aloud Day. The goal was simple and powerful—give kids time in the school day for unstructured play and read‑alouds that make learning joyful.

Learn more!

From Rochester to Albany: Advocating for New York’s youngest

This February, Healthi Kids took our case to Albany, sharing the importance of investing in kids ages birth-5 with New York State legislators.

Learn more about our advocacy efforts.

Learn from our parent/resident leaders, staff, and community partners about the work that the Healthi Kids Coalition does each day to grow healthier kids in our community. Watch the new Healthi Kids video!

Greece families have fun with food, together

On a recent weeknight at the Greece Early Learning Center, the parent center hums with little voices, parent laughter, and the happy clatter of measuring cups. Kids and caregivers lean over cutting boards to slice fruit with a smile (or a brave face). It’s Cooking Club night—an engaging, hands-on way for families to cook together, try new foods, and bring healthy habits home. 

Learn more about the program.

Introducing Culture Corner! 

We are excited to introduce our first Healthi Kids Culture Corner, a new monthly feature. This month we're helping you celebrate Black History Month with two simple, kid friendly resources you can enjoy at home.

Learn more.

In the headlines

• RCSD read-aloud and play day helps boost literacy while keeping students active- 13 WHAM, February 4
• Su Hora Informativa- Poder 97.1 FM WEPL, January 17