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Clean and healthy living behavior at school supports disease prevention and requires age-appropriate health education. This community service activity aimed to improve knowledge about handwashing with soap, personal hygiene, clean water use, and school cleanliness among students at State Elementary School 14 Bale, Tanantovea District, Donggala Regency. The activity was conducted on March 5, 2026, involving 29 students in grades three to five. Methods included school coordination, interactive health education, discussion, animated video viewing, and handwashing demonstration. Knowledge was assessed using a questionnaire before and after the activity, with descriptive analysis of score changes. Results showed improved knowledge in 25 students (86.2%), while four students (13.8%) had unchanged knowledge. The proportion showing improvement exceeded the program target of 80%. The combined approach supported students' understanding of healthy practices. School and public health center support is recommended through soap and running water provision, repeated guidance, and follow-up assessment of daily hygiene practices.
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