Sparta High School Wellness Fair Encourages Students and Staff to "Paws", Reflect and Recharge

 

Sparta High School Wellness Fair Encourages Students and Staff to 

"Paws", Reflect and Recharge

-By Oracle Staff

9/29/2026

Sparta High School students and staff had the opportunity to pause, recharge and focus on their well-being during the school’s Wellness Fair, held in the Library during lunch on Monday, September 28.

The fair gave participants a chance to learn more about mental health resources available at the high school while taking part in activities designed to reduce stress and promote healthy ways to reset during the school day.

Students were also encouraged to reflect on the wellness tools they already have and the strategies they can use when school, activities and everyday life begin to feel overwhelming. Sometimes taking a few minutes to step away, talk with someone, spend time with friends or simply slow down can make a difference.

One of the most popular visitors was Jeter, Sparta’s favorite support pup, who provided plenty of smiles and some much-needed quality time with students and staff.

Mrs. Feldmann, a retired Helen Morgan School teacher who now works at the Sparta Public Library, also joined the event and brought supplies that allowed participants to build their own wellness kits. Students could choose items and resources to take with them as reminders of different ways they can manage stress and care for themselves.

The Wellness Fair also highlighted the many resources available to students throughout the school year, including the Align Wellness Center, Child Study Team and School Counseling Departments.

“Today’s Wellness Fair was a reminder that you are never alone,” Mrs. Hutesbaut said. “The Align Wellness Center, Child Study Team, and School Counseling Departments want you to know that there are people here who see you, support you, and are always willing to help.”

She also reminded students that struggling does not mean they lack resilience.

“Resilience doesn’t mean you never struggle. It means remembering that you have the strength to keep going, the courage to ask for help, and people around you who care,” Mrs. Hutesbaut said. “Choose positivity, keep going, and remember that you don’t have to face the hard days by yourself!”

The Wellness Fair served as an important reminder for both students and staff that mental health matters and that asking for help is a sign of strength. With resources available right here at Sparta High School, no member of the school community has to navigate difficult moments alone.

In the middle of a busy school day, sometimes taking a little time to reflect, recharge and connect is exactly what we need.