Healthy School Environment

In an effort to maintain a healthy school environment and to be in compliance with the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, the Mississippi Healthy Students Act, and the OSSD Wellness Policy, all food items and beverages sold at schools for fundraising will follow the established guidelines in accordance with USDA Smart Snacks in Schools. Foods that do not meet the standards may not be sold or picked up on campus during the school day. These standards do not apply during non-school hours, on weekends, and at off-campus fundraising events. If the food or beverage being sold meets the Smart Snacks standards, it can be sold anytime at school except for one hour prior to any cafeteria meal service period. This includes student-accessible vending machines. Under no circumstances are students allowed to use teacher-accessible vending machines. 

 

Also, no commercial business food deliveries may be received or consumed on school grounds during serving periods. Teachers and students who bring competitive food and beverages from home may do so, but they may only consume these products in unidentifiable containers.