Wellness Policy
Edmonds School District believes that there is an important positive relationship between good nutrition, health, behavior and student learning. To help students make healthy choices, the Edmonds School Board adopted a series of policies and procedures focused on nutrition, physical activity and wellness in order to encourage healthy choices and active lifestyles.
The policies and procedures are in response to state and federal requirements and align with state recommendations. Poor nutrition and inactivity affect children’s health and their ability to learn. Schools provide perfect opportunities to model and reinforce healthy behaviors by encouraging healthy food choices that are consistent with nutrition recommendations along with physical activity and recess.
Family and Community Input and Participation Welcome
Would you like to learn about the regulations that govern school breakfast and lunch programs and ongoing efforts for District wellness? Parents and community members are invited to join the District Wellness Committee and/or offer input. Please contact Megan de Vries, Director of Food and Nutrition Services.
Wellness Resources
Nutrition
Program, and the United States Department of Agriculture Food Distribution Program. USDA regulations guide our program. Weekly and monthly menus are planned by experienced staff members and reviewed by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. These menus meet USDA specifications based on the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Healthy Americans and are designed to appeal to students.
Sales of food to students on campus during the school day are monitored to ensure compliance with Smart Snacks in School federal regulations. Student stores, vending machines, and foods sold à la carte by the Food and Nutrition Services department are inspected annually.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
MyPlate (US Department of Agriculture)
Smart Snacks in Schools
Smart Snacks Calculator (Alliance for a Healthier Generation)
This calculator does not identify caffeine in beverages. In compliance with the Edmonds School District Student Nutrition policy, caffeine may be included in High School level beverages up to 100 mg per serving. Energy drinks are discouraged in schools.
Schools and Parent organizations can order Snacks through the Food & Nutrition department to ensure they are meeting the Wellness Policy by contacting the Food and Nutrition Office at fnsoffice@edmonds.wednet.edu or calling 425-431-7077.
Recess and Physical Activity
Why is recess an important part of the day?
Daily recess RCW 23A.230.295
10 Reasons Recess is so Important (Peaceful Playgrounds)
Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion)
The Fuel Up Playbook
Classroom Physical Activity Ideas and Tips
Overall Wellness
Edmonds School District Physical Education and Health
Edmonds School District Healthy Youth Survey Results
Edmonds School District Student wellness assessment
Healthy Celebrations & Fundraising
Classroom Food Safety Guidelines (Snohomish County Health Department)
Healthy Non-Food Rewards (OSPI)
5 Steps to Healthier Celebrations (Alliance for a Healthier Generation)
5 Steps to Healthy Fundraising (Alliance for a Healthier Generation)
Non-Food Alternatives for School Rewards and Fundraising
Popcorn recipe
Healthy Fundraising