Student and Family Handbook
The District 622 Student & Family Handbook serves as a comprehensive guide, offering valuable insights into academic excellence, student support, and family engagement within our vibrant educational community.
Student and Family Handbook
- School Board
- District Student Responsibility Policies
- Enrollment
- Schools, Buildings, and Programs
- Delays, Dismissals & Closings
- Staying Informed & Connected
- Student Information
- District Calendar
- 622 Testing
- Nutrition Services
- School Health Services
- Student Support
- Transportation
- Technology
- Health & Safety Notifications
- Accident & Property Insurance
- Wellness
- Community Education
- Get Involved
School Board
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
District Student Responsibility Policies
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Enrollment
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Schools, Buildings, and Programs
Elementary Schools
Middle Schools
High Schools
Programs
Delays, Dismissals & Closings
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Staying Informed & Connected
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Student Information
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
District Calendar
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
622 Testing
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Nutrition Services
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
School Health Services
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Student Support
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Transportation
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Technology
- Annual Notifications
- Campus Parent (formerly Parent Portal)
- Schoology Learning Management System (Middle and High School only)
- Seesaw (Elementary School)
- Internet Use by Students
Annual Notifications
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Campus Parent (formerly Parent Portal)
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Schoology Learning Management System (Middle and High School only)
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Seesaw (Elementary School)
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Internet Use by Students
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Health & Safety Notifications
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Accident & Property Insurance
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Wellness
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Celebrations and parties (alternatives to food)
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Class-signed card
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Give a book
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Read aloud
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Class dance
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Celebration hat (worn by student)
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Stickers
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Pencil toppers
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Bubbles (use at recess)
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Bookmark (premade or coloring project)
Smart Snack ideas (meet nutrition standards)
Snacks
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Fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, with no added ingredients except water
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Canned fruits packed in 100% juice or light syrup, with no added ingredients except water
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Canned vegetables (no salt added/low sodium), with no added fats
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Reduced-fat cheese (including part-skim mozzarella)
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Nuts, seeds, or nut/seed butters
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Apples with reduced fat cheese
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Celery with peanut butter (and unsweetened raisins)
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Whole egg with no added fat
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Seafood with no added fat (e.g. canned tuna packed in water)
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Dried fruits with no added sugars
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Dried cranberries, tart cherries, or blueberries, sweetened only for processing and/or palatability, with no added fats
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Trail mix of only dried fruits and nuts and/or seeds, with no added sugars or fats
Beverages
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Water (plain, with or without carbonation)
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Milk (unflavored or flavored fat-free milk, unflavored low-fat milk, and milk alternatives)
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Juice (100% fruit or vegetable juice, with or without carbonation)
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Diluted Juice (100% fruit or vegetable juice diluted with water,, with or without carbonation, and with no added sweeteners)
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Low- and No-Calorie Beverages (HS only) Low- and no-calorie beverages with or without caffeine and/or carbonation; calorie-free, flavored water)
Fundraising (alternatives to food)
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Walk-a-thon
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Fund run
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Read-a-thon
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Family nights at local restaurants
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Car wash
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Game night
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Auction (online/silent/live)
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Discount cards
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School spirit wear
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Flowers/seed packets
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Fruit baskets
Community Education
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..
Get Involved
The ISD 622 School Board recognizes that nutrition promotion and education, physical activity, and other school-based activities that promote student wellness are essential components of the educational process and that good health fosters student attendance and learning.
District 622's Wellness policy is designed to promote student wellness, prevent and reduce childhood obesity, and assure that school meals and other food and beverages sold and otherwise made available on the school campus during the school day are consistent with applicable minimum local, state, and federal standards.
Competitive Foods and Beverages
All foods and beverages sold on school grounds to students, outside of reimbursable meals, are considered “competitive foods.” Competitive foods include items sold a la carte in the cafeteria, from vending machines, school stores, and in-school fundraisers.
All competitive foods will meet the USDA Smart Snacks in School (Smart Snacks) nutrition standards and any applicable state nutrition standards. Smart Snacks aims to improve student health and well-being, increase the consumption of healthy foods during the school day, and create an environment that reinforces the development of healthy eating habits.
Before and Aftercare (child care) programs must also comply with the school district’s nutrition standards unless they are reimbursable under the USDA school meals program. They must comply with all applicable USDA standards.
Foods and Beverages Made Available to Students
Student wellness will be a consideration for all foods offered but not sold to students on the school campus, including foods provided through:
- Celebrations and parties: The school district will provide a list of healthy party ideas to parents and teachers, including non-food celebration ideas. Look at these celebration and party alternatives.
- Classroom snacks brought by parents: The school district will provide parents with a list of suggested foods and beverages that meet Smart Snacks' nutrition standards. Look at these classroom snack alternatives.
- Fundraising: The school district will provide a list of suggested healthy fundraising ideas. Look at these non-candy fundraising alternatives.
Food and Beverage Marketing in Schools
Schools will restrict food and beverage marketing to only those foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks nutrition standards..