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State-of-the-Art Outdoor Fitness Court^® in Wylie ISD

ABILENE, Texas — Wylie Independent School District (ISD), Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court^® and digital wellness programming to Wylie ISD. The Fitness Court, which is located at Wylie High School, opened today at 8:20am with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. 

The Fitness Court was developed by Wylie ISD, BCBSTX, and NFC to expand free access to high-quality workouts and create equitable access to exercise for communities across the region. The Fitness Court is the world’s best outdoor gym that lets users leverage their own body weight to get a complete workout using seven exercise stations. 

Created for adults of all abilities aged 14+, the Fitness Court workouts are adaptable for all fitness levels, allowing participants to move at their own pace. Users also may download the free Fitness Court App which acts as a coach-in-your-pocket and enhances the outdoor gym into a digitally supported wellness experience. Wylie ISD is one of 50+ Campaign Partners building a network of Fitness Courts across the state, with the help of BCBSTX.

“We are proud to partner with BCBSTX and National Fitness Campaign to bring the Fitness Court to Wylie ISD,” said Superintendent Joey Light. “This investment reflects our commitment to the health and well-being of our students, staff, and community. We are excited to provide a space that encourages movement, wellness, and connection for years to come.”

“Physical activity is one of the simplest and most powerful ways to improve overall health,” said Dr. Mark Chassay, chief medical officer at BCBSTX. “By investing in Fitness Courts across Texas, we’re creating more opportunities for people to move, connect, and build healthier, more equitable communities for the future.”

“We are excited to have the Wylie ISD join us in the journey to improve health and wellness as we work to make a powerful and long-lasting impact on health outcomes and happiness by building healthy communities across America,’’ said Mitch Menaged, founder of National Fitness Campaign. “The addition of the outdoor Fitness Court, along with digital wellness programming, demonstrates a tremendous commitment to the health and wellbeing within the Wylie community.”

For more information on Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas’ support of NFC, please visit https://www.nationalfitnesscampaign.com/texas. 

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About Wylie ISD
Wylie Independent School District has proudly served students and families since 1902 and is a fast-growing public school district in the Big Country region of West Texas. Located in Abilene, Wylie ISD serves more than 5,500 students, including approximately 1,100 military-connected students and families. Known for academic excellence, strong extracurricular programs, and a supportive community, Wylie ISD provides opportunities for students from early childhood through high school. The district prepares learners for college, careers, military service, and life beyond graduation through innovative academics, athletics, fine arts, and Career and Technical Education programs. With continued growth, modern facilities, and a commitment to excellence, Wylie ISD remains dedicated to helping every student thrive in a safe, engaging, and future-focused learning environment. 

About Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
Celebrating 95 years of helping improve the health of Texans, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas — the only statewide, customer-owned health insurer in Texas — is the largest provider of health benefits in the state, working with more than 168,000 physicians and health care practitioners, and 550 hospitals to serve eight million members in all 254 counties. BCBSTX is a Division of Health Care Service Corporation (which operates Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Texas, Illinois, Montana, Oklahoma, and New Mexico). Health Care Service Corporation is a Mutual Legal Reserve Company and an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

About National Fitness Campaign
Founded in San Francisco in 1979, National Fitness Campaign (NFC) is a wellness consulting firm that provides programs and services to cities, schools and sponsors. Our mission is to build healthy communities nationwide. The campaign delivers an integrated wellness initiative, centered around the Fitness Court®– the world's best outdoor gym. National Fitness Campaign is preparing to welcome its 750th healthy community in 2025, as it continues to grow the country’s largest public-private partnership in support of wellness with the goal of building a Fitness Court® within a 10-minute bike ride of every American.

Media Contacts

Wylie ISD
Mike Thompson
mike.thompson@wyliebulldogs.org

BCBSTX
Tamara Gibson
media@bcbstx.com

NFC
Sarah Morgan
sarah@nfchq.com