A local school wellness policy is a written document that guides a local educational agency (LEA) or school district’s efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn.
Student Success Through Wellness: A Guide to Wellness Policies in Kentucky
USDA Local School Wellness Policy Toolkit
New resources are now available to help school districts engage parents and school staff in Local School Wellness Policy efforts. A Local School Wellness Policy is a written document that guides school district’s efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being and ability to learn. It’s important for parents and school staff to be a part of this process so the wellness policy is representative of both the community and student’s needs.
The USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s
Team Nutrition initiative has developed a free
Local Wellness Policy Outreach Toolkit that school districts and schools can customize to communicate information about their Local School Wellness Policy to parents and staff. The kit includes:
A letter to the wellness coordinator;
Sample letter to school principals;
Informational flyers, in English and Spanish;
Presentations for parents and school staff;
Sample newsletter article; and
Social media posts and graphics.