Wellness Policy

All foods and beverages sold on school grounds will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School nutrition standards. Before and aftercare programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards.

Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered, but not sold, to students, including foods provided through: celebrations and parties and classroom snacks brought by parents. Schools will not use food or beverages as rewards for academic performance (unless this practice is allowed through a student’s individual education plan or behavior intervention plan) and will not withhold food or beverages as punishment. If students bring in food items to share with classmates it is preferred that the food meets the USDA Smart Snacks guidelines;  in any event, all food brought to school to share with classmates must be in a sealed store bought packaging. Please note this does not apply to snacks a student brings for his or her own personal consumption. For further information please refer to Policy 533 - Wellness Policy.