The Child Nutrition Department is dedicated to enhancing academic excellence by providing quality nutritional services to the students, staff and community. Our Departmental philosophies promote a team approach that offers quality food and services for education in a courteous, effective and efficient manner.

Texas Public School Nutrition Guidelines
On March 2, 2004, the Texas Department of Agriculture issued the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy. According to the state, 35 percent of Texas' children are considered obese or overweight. This is a ten percent increase over the past decade, and a trend that needs to be addressed. Parents and students can access the most current version of this policy at http://www.agr.state.tx.us

In accordance with the Food and Nutrition Division, of the Texas Department of Agriculture, the Texas Public School Nutrition Policy has changed.

Elementary schools will no longer allow birthday treats or food of any kind to be brought in and served on a student’s birthday. These treats interfere with the nutrition guidelines set forth by the state.
Middle School vending machines must be set to “off” from 30 minutes prior to 30 minutes after the meal periods, breakfast and lunch.
High School vending machines in the Commons must be turned off during breakfast and lunch. Because reimbursable meals are served in this area the area is no longer part of the Exclusive Beverage Contract.

Nutrition Guidelines
Non-Food Fundraisers
www.squaremeals.org

• ONE Eat a balanced diet.
• TWO Eat a balanced diet.
• THREE Eat a balanced diet.