Wellness Plan and Policy

The Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Local School District Board of Education is committed to providing school environments that promote and protect children’s health, well-being and ability to learn by supporting healthy eating and physical activity.

The Ripley As a required component of the National School Lunch Program, the Ripley Union Lewis Huntington Local School District Board of Education authorized the development and maintenance of a district-wide Wellness Policy. The policy will address the needs of all students in grades K-12 in regards to physical education and nutrition education. It also includes guidelines and requirements for the foods served to students during school as part of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.

District Wellness Plan
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Helpful Files & Links

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Healthy Ways to Reward.pdf
SS_7USDASSIS Fundraising Nutrition.pdf
April 2019 RULH School Wellness Committee Meeting Agenda.pdf
RULH School Wellness Committee Meeting Agenda March 2019.pdf
Tri Assessment 2020-21.pdf
Wellness Survey 2017 - Results for web page.pdf
wellness survey 2018.pdf
Wellness Survey 2019.pdf
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Helpful Suggestions

    Suggestions for Packing Healthy Lunches

    If students chose to pack their lunch it is very important that the student and parents work together to pack healthy lunches.The Child Nutrition Program discourages parents from bringing in non-nutritious “fastfood” from outside establishments. Such items being brought in to the school during mealtime is prohibited unless prior approval is obtained by the School Principal.Students should avoid packing non-nutritious foods in their lunches (i.e., pop, candy) but rather include more healthy options.Home Packed Lunch Suggestions: (Cold, refreshing, nutritious low fat milk (1%, skim) can be purchased at school, along with a selection of bottled waters and 100% juice products).

    • Low fat meat or cheese sandwiches
    • Lowfat cheese with whole wheat crackers or bagel
    • Fresh vegetables with dip
    • Pretzels, crackers, bagels,
    • Low-fat muffins
    • Chef Salad (lean lunchmeat, cheese and assorted veggies like tomato, cucumber, broccoli)
    • Granola bars
    • Dried fruit
    • Pudding or fruited yogurt cup
    • Cottage cheese and fresh fruit
    Suggestions for Healthy Snacks

    Healthy snacks are important because they supply nutrients for growth, provide energy, enable children to think clearer and help develop good eating habits early in life. Snacks offer an opportunity to incorporate a variety of new foods. Keep portions small, snacks are not meant to take the place of a meal. Involve your child in the planning and preparation of snacks. Use this as an opportunity to prepare healthy snacks while discussing why that particular snack is good for them.

    Protein Options: Low fat cheeses Deli Turkey and Cheese Cottage Cheese Peanut butter & celery sticks

    Breads and Grain Options: Bagels (mini), Microwave lite popcorn, Dry cereal, Cereal/Nutrigrain Bars/Muffins, Whole grain breads/crackers, Tortillas & salsa Pretzels.

    Fruit and Vegetable Options: Fresh Fruit (banana, oranges, apples), Fresh Veggies with Dip, 100% fruit juice, Strawberries with whipped topping.

    Dairy Options: Low fat yogurt Pudding cup.

    Miscellaneous Options: Almonds / NutsSunflower seeds.

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