New Nutrition Standards For Meals Served in Schools
Final Rule: Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs
2012 I Love NY Agriculture Art & Writing Contest
Updated information and resources for the 2012 I Love NY Agriculture Art & Writing Contest are now available. The deadline for entries to be submitted to New York Agriculture in the Classroom is Friday, April 13th, 2012. The contest is open to students pre-k through 6th grade. For more information, entry forms, grade level guidelines, contest rules and awards, please click here
Also, find out more about Farm To School Competitive Grants!
Chefs Move To Schools!
Have you ever thought about having a Chef in your schools? Click here for information on Chefs Move To Schools and for grant application information that can be used for health and wellness promotions in schools. There are 2 application periods with the first submission period ending on 12/31/11 and the second on 3/31/12.
NYS Education Department Announces Best Practice Award Winners!
Congratulations to all the winners!
Schools Across New York State Strive To Meet The HealthierUS School Challenge!
- Kenmore-Towanda UFSD: Charles A. Lindbergh Elementary School (Gold)
- New York City Public Schools: Public School 75- Emily Dickinson School (Bronze)
- Roscoe Central School District: Roscoe Central School (Gold)
- Tioga Central School District: Nichols Elementary School (Gold Award of Distinction) and Tioga Elementary School (Gold Award of Distinction)
- Hempstead Union Free School District: Jackson Annex Elementary School (Gold)
First Lady Michelle Obama Recognizes The HealthierUS School Challenge Award Winners at the White House!
Check out Michelle Obama Recognizing the HealthierUS Schools!
