Building a strong and vibrant school community is a vital component of fostering an environment where students thrive academically, emotionally, and socially. The APPLE Schools (appleschools.ca) health promotion project identifies eight essential elements that provide a steady formula for cultivating this environment. Backed by world-class research, these essential elements yield remarkable results for supporting happier and healthier kids in underserved school communities. APPLE Schools collaborates with 97 (and counting!) vulnerable school communities across Canada to improve students' lifelong wellness habits.