Student Nutrition Wellness
Douglas County School District recognizes the importance of student wellness in our
schools. Proper nutrition is a major component of achieving optimal student wellness
in order for students and families to get the most out of learning and overall health.
Each school site within DCSD has a designated Wellness Coordinator. To learn more about Student Wellness within DCSD, or to find out who the Wellness Coordinator is at a specific school site, contact Melissa McKinney at 775.782.7613.
Douglas County School District is committed to fostering student wellness in order to promote the greatest opportunities for student success. For more information and resources, please visit the DCSD Wellness Policy (BP808) & AR 230.
Are you a Wellness Coordinator wanting to report exception days for your school
site? Find more information here.
Smart Snacks in School
All foods sold at school during the school day are required to meet nutrition standards. The Smart Snacks in School regulation applies to foods sold a la carte, in the school store, vending machines, and any other venues where food is sold to students.
Is Your Snack a Smart Snack? Use the Smart Snacks Product Calculator, developed by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, to take the guesswork out of nutrition guidelines! Simply enter the product information, answer a few questions, and determine whether your snack, side or entree item meets the new USDA Smart Snacks in School Guidelines.
DCSD Nutrition Services understands that good nutrition is essential for sound academic performance and that it impacts the health and success of our children. If you have any questions regarding this, please call the School Nutrition Office 775.782.7613
Healthy Smart Snack Calculator: Is your snack a Smart Snack?
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Non-Discrimination Statement
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027), visit any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or
3. email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.