Local Wellness Policy

Booker ISD stives to create a healthy environment for students through careful planning and implementation of sound a wellness policy that promotes various approaches including but not limited to:

• Ensuring National Lunch and Breakfast programs adhere to national nutrition standards

• Promoting healthy nutrition education using singe, creative menus, posters, etc.

• Offering access to fresh fruits and vegetables

• Educating students on proper handwashing and ensuring access to hand-washing facilities prior to meals

• Provide physical education and recess for elementary students on a daily basis as well as require physical education for middle school and high school students

• Insuring the district’s written wellness policy includes measurable goals that promote all aspects of student wellness