Students at Cranberry Area Elementary School had a taste of nutrition and got a leg up on yoga among other topics during the school’s annual Wellness Day on Friday.

Principal Beth Conkle explained the school brought in various experts on wellness, including those with Community Ambulance Service, UPMC and local counseling organizations, to address a variety of subjects related to health and wellness.

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