Health education is designed to help students to learn health skills and form good health habits.

In May 2005, Mrs. Armin, Mrs. Canavan, Mr. Carroll, and Mrs. Shillieto were awarded a $5000.00 grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts to implement their new "Jump Up and Go!  Healthy Choices" program.  The grant gives Tantasqua's Physical Education and Health teachers an opportunity to improve the health of our students and the nutrition and physical activity environment of the school.

Health topics in grade seven include nutrition, consumer health, assessing risk, substance abuse prevention, conflict resolution, and body systems.  Activities include preparing healthy snacks, reading labels, identifying deceptive advertising, assessing risk-taking behaviors and making responsible decisions, accessing reliable health information, researching and presenting information in class-discussions, and participating in community service projects.

In grade eight, the focus is on health assessment, stress management, exercise and fitness, substance abuse prevention, family life, nutrition, body systems, and human sexuality (abstinence and diseases).  Students design health goals and plans, create a stress management portfolios, design individual fitness plans, participate in nutritious cooking activities, research and present information on STD's, and participate in community service activities.