Nutrition & Wellness Policy

Nutrition and Wellness Policy:

It is the policy of the Parkway C-2 School District that all foods and beverages sold to students during the school day on any property under the jurisdiction of the district will meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) school meal and Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards.

These nutrition standards apply to all food and beverages sold to students, including those sold in vending machines, school stores and through district-sponsored fundraisers, unless an exemption applies. In addition, the Smart Snacks standards apply to all food and beverages provided, but not sold, to students outside the reimbursable school meals program during the school day.

Nutrition Standards for Foods and Beverages Provided to Students during the School Day All foods and beverages the district provides or makes available to students during the school day will meet or exceed the Smart Snacks nutrition standards. This includes, but is not limited to, foods and beverages provided or made available to students for celebrations, classroom parties, and birthdays, regardless of the source of the food. The district will provide parents/guardians and district employees a list of foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards and a list of healthy party ideas, including nonfood celebration ideas. Food and beverages should not be used as a reward or withheld as punishment.

*The school day is the time period from midnight before to 30 minutes after the official school day. These meal standards do not apply to food sold at other times, such as evening or weekend events.