If you are interested in providing input on the school wellness policy, please contact Mrs. Fitzgerald-Palacio (RFitzgerald@forestvilleusd.
Student Meals: It is the goal and policy of the Forestville Union School District to educate students about nutrition, and to provide each student access to enjoyable and nutritious meals each day. Our school district is committed to serving healthy meals to children following guidelines of the National School Lunch and Breakfast programs.
For 2024-2025, FUSD is participating in the California Universal Meals Program which provides free breakfast and lunch to all students attending school. A calendar with a menu is on our website.
All families are strongly encouraged to complete the application (Spanish) regardless of need or participation in the meal program, as other funding resources may be impacted and data reporting is required by the state and federal government in order to participate in the Federal Free and Reduced breakfast/lunch program. School meals are free to all students and the district is reimbursed for the cost of meals.
Snacks and Lunch
Students may bring snacks and lunches to school, or may receive brunch and lunch though the food service program at no cost. Students will have the opportunity to eat during morning break (brunch) and lunchtime each day. Students are not to eat in classrooms unless it is a rainy day, a lunchtime meeting, detention, or a class party. Sharing food from home is strongly discouraged.
● No glass containers or sharp utensils are to be brought to school.
● No sodas, coffees, energy drinks, or other high sugar/caffeinated beverages are to be brought to, or consumed, at school.
● We encourage students to make healthy food choices and discourage students from bringing candy and other unhealthy food items to school. Sharing candy or unhealthy snacks is not permitted. Gum is strictly prohibited.
● Food or beverage items may be confiscated by staff members, if deemed to have a distracting or detrimental impact on student(s) behavior, learning, or safety.
Classroom Celebrations: Class celebrations shall be held after the lunch period, only. We ask parents/guardians to provide nutritious snacks for the parties, in line with our wellness policy.