WELLN ESS
a well-done
renovation East Chapel Hill High School’s new wellness room offers a calming place for students to find support By Le ah B e r r y Ph o to g rap hy by J o h n M ich ae l S imp so n
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chapelhillmagazine.com
November/December 2023
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he wellness room at East Chapel Hill High School was once a small conference space with a table, chairs and some bare walls, often used for staff meetings. While students would occasionally stop by the room to take a breather, educators at the school wanted to create a more inviting space for students to do so. After recent renovations, the bleak room is now a warm, inviting area for students to utilize. “We are continuously making changes that will increase how we serve students and support