September Harvest of the Month
Sweet bell peppers are low in calories and an excellent source of dietary fiber. They are also packed with healthy vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin B6, vitamin A, Folate, and molybdenum. Compared to green bell peppers, the red ones have 11 times more beta-carotene and 1.5 times more vitamin C, and they are […]
May Harvest of the Month
May harvest of the month is strawberries. Strawberries are the first fruit to ripen each Spring. Just eight (8) strawberries provides you with 150% of your daily recommened amount of vitamin C.
April Harvest of the Month
April harvest of the month is lettuce which is a good source of folate and vitamin A. The darker green the lettuce, the greater the nutrients.
National Nutrition Month
March celebrates National Nutrition Month in which the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics hosts resources on its website encouraging consumers to make informed food choices. They also encourage sound eating and physical activity habits that can be followed all year.
March Harvest of the Month
March Harvest of the Month: Kale Kale is a super food packed with vitamins A, C and K. It is also a great source of calcium, iron, and antioxidants.
February Harvest of the Month
December Harvest of the Month
Health and Nutrition Spinach is low in calories and has a substantial amount of dietary fiber. One cup of spinach contains 181 percent of daily vitamin K, 56 percent of daily vitamin A, 15 percent of daily folate, and 14 percent of daily vitamin C recommendations. It also contains riboflavin, vitamin E, vitamin B6, manganese, […]
November Harvest of the Month
Cabbage is a good source of vitamin K, vitamin C, fiber, electrolytes, and minerals. Lightly steamed cabbage has cholesterol lowering and high fiber benefits. Red cabbage has high levels of vitamins. Savoy cabbage has shown unique cancer-preventative properties. Raw cabbage is low in saturated fat. The take away- enjoy a variety of cabbage types several […]
School Menus and Meal Information
Use the links below to access the school menus. There are also useful links for online meal payments and a smart snack calculator: Elementary School Menus Middle School Menus High School Menus Online Meal Payments Smart Snack Calculator
Wellness Updates & Policies
Caroline County Public Schools has a policy directed towards student wellness. Additionally, the three year wellness assessment can be viewed for Nutrition Services. Find the links below: Student Wellness Policy Triennial Wellness Assessment 2024-27
