At Crystal Area Middle and High schools in Carson City, Michigan food service director Michael Wensel really focuses on getting to know the students better each day and has implemented whole fruit smoothie taste testing. Wensel believes engaging the students …
Allowing students to be involved in the food service program at Walters Elementary School in Marshall, Michigan helped staff and Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Educators learn more about what the students like and dislike about school meals. Food Service …
In Grand Rapids Public Schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan, assistant food service director Amy Klinkoski says that simple steps such as improving aesthetics, prop placement, and placement of fruit are easy ways to increase the consumption of fruits in the …
With the help of Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Staff, Food Service Director Michael Wensel decided to conduct a Smarter Lunchrooms assessment at Crystal Area Schools in Carson City, Michigan to see where changes needed to be made and what …
The Traverse Heights Elementary School garden program in Traverse City, Michigan teaches students about the importance of healthy food and healthy eating. Partnerships with FoodCorps and Michigan State University (MSU) Extension make their garden-to-table program a success. The partnership staff …
The lunchroom at Palmer Elementary School in Grand Rapids Michigan has been selling more fruits and vegetables than ever before with the help of Michigan State University (MSU) Extension staff and health educators. The school began by conducting a Smarter …
Timbuktu Academy in Detroit, Michigan utilizes partnerships to engage and teach students about healthy living and eating through many fun, relevant, and empowering activities. FoodCorps Service Members, Michigan State University (MSU) Extension, and Detroit Black Community Food Security Network work …
At Marshall Public Schools in Marshall, Michigan the salad bars were redesigned. Food service staff made some adjustments to their salad bar in effort to draw more students in and encourage them to eat more fruits and vegetables.
One change …
Bill Fetterhoff, Superintendent, Godwin Heights Public Schools, Wyoming, MI
Bill Fetterhoff, superintendent of Godwin Heights Public Schools, believes proper nutrition can help level the playing field for students who have fewer opportunities and advantages. Almost 90 percent of Godwin Heights’ …
Michigan Department of Education, Team Nutrition Program
In case you haven’t noticed, three million more school breakfasts were served to Michigan students this past year, which helped them start the school day alert, well-fed, and ready to learn. This boost …
