Parent Resources
Activities
Access our collection of downloadable resources, designed to provide children with both creative enrichment and educational engagement.
American Dairy Association
- Cheese Word Search
- Connect the Dots
- Cow Crossword Puzzle
- Dairy Fun Book
- Dairy Puzzles
- Discover Dairy Activity Book
- Milk Jug Projects for Kids
- Undeniably Dairy Color by Number
- Undeniably Dairy Coloring Book
- What's Up with Milk Coloring Book
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
Partnership for Food Safety Education
Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
- Breakfast Around the World - 6th Grade Educational Packet
- Dairy Coloring Booklet
- Fruits Coloring Booklet
- Grains Coloring Booklet
- Grocery Store Bingo
- How School Lunch is Made - 8th Grade Educational Packet
- Living in the Land of Added Sugars - 7th Grade Educational Packet
- Protein Foods Coloring Booklet
- School Breakfast Quiz
- School Lunch Quiz
- Stronger with School Meals Activity Book
- Thank You Card 1
- Thank You Card 2
- Vegetables Coloring Booklet
- Where Food Comes From Coloring Booklet
Other Printable Coloring and Activity Pages
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Apple Maze and Answer Key
Affiliates
The Food Service Department works with a number of organizations to bring our students and parents the most up-to-date information and resources available.
- United States Department of Agriculture
- Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
- Chartwells K12
- School Nutrition Association
- University of Wisconsin Health & Well-Being
- Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
United States Department of Agriculture
(The following information is taken directly from the USDA Nutrition Programs website.)
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is responsible for providing a safety net for millions of Americans who are food-insecure and for developing and promoting dietary guidance based on scientific evidence. USDA works to increase food security and reduce hunger by providing children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education in a way that supports American agriculture and inspires public confidence.
The USDA provides critical nutrition assistance through Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) programs that include child nutrition programs, among others. The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) is responsible for developing and promoting dietary guidance that links the best evidence-based scientific research to the nutrition needs of Americans.
Child Nutrition Programs administered by FNS provide healthy food to children through programs that include the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, Summer Food Service Program and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program.
The USDA administers many other programs to strengthen the nutrition safety net. For example, the FNS Food Distribution Programs distribute USDA-purchased food to school children and low-income families, emergency feeding programs, Indian reservations, and the elderly. USDA purchases a variety of food products in support of the National School Lunch program and other Federal feeding programs. These purchases help to stabilize prices in agricultural commodity markets by balancing supply and demand.
The USDA Nutrition Programs website contains links to valuable information regarding nutrition, assistant and research.
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
(The following information is taken directly from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) School Nutrition Programs homepage.)
The WI DPI School Nutrition Team (SNT) provides nutrition information and program guidance to sponsors of the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, Wisconsin School Day Milk Program, Afterschool Snack Program and the USDA Foods Program. The SNT is also responsible for a variety of nutrition education initiatives that involve collaboration with other state agencies, UW-Extension, and regional and statewide child nutrition advocacy groups.
SNT Mission Statement: To ensure a strong nutritional foundation that supports learning and development for all students through state-wide leadership, guidance, partnership, and advocacy.
The WI DPI School Nutrition Programs homepage contains links to many topics covered by their programs.
Chartwells K12
Chartwells K12, a division of Compass Group USA, focuses on providing foodservice services to K-12 schools. They are the leading foodservice provider for schools, serving over 2 million meals daily to students in thousands of schools. Chartwells K12 is dedicated to helping schools fuel happy, healthy students through customized, innovative programs.
Customized Dining Programs Chartwells K12 aims to create custom dining programs for each school, focusing on serving food that students enjoy and promoting healthy eating habits.
Focus on Healthy and Nutritious Meals Chartwells K12 emphasizes using fresh, nutritious, minimally processed, and locally sourced ingredients in their school meals.
Educational Programs They offer programs like "Power Up," which aims to educate students about nutrition and help them make healthy food choices.
Global Eats Chartwells K12 also provides educational resources through their Global Eats website, which features recipe videos, reading recommendations, and fun activities.
School Nutrition Association
(The following information is taken directly from the School Nutrition Organization website.)
The School Nutrition Association (SNA) is a national, nonprofit professional organization representing 50,000 members who provide high-quality, low-cost meals to students across the country. Recognized as the authority on school nutrition, SNA has been advancing the availability, quality and acceptance of school nutrition programs as an integral part of education since 1946.
Several of our Food Service Department employees maintain a membership with the SNA. Membership provides educational and professional development resources, advocacy and networking to help support members' careers and school nutrition programs. SNA members are part of a network of thousands of food service professionals from across the country who are committed to feeding the future.
The SNA assists schools in promoting school meal programs through events such as National School Lunch Week, National School Breakfast Week, and School Lunch Hero Day.
University of Wisconsin Health & Well-Being
The University of Wisconsin Health & Well-Being (Division of Extension) supplies educational materials for the Harvest of the Month program. The Food Service Department uses these educational materials in menu newsletters and social media posts.
The Wisconsin Harvest of the Month campaign encourages children and families to eat more fruits and vegetables by featuring a seasonal, Wisconsin-grown fruit or vegetable each month. Students are encouraged to taste, explore and learn about the importance of eating fruits and vegetables.
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc., dba Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) is a non-profit organization funded entirely by Wisconsin's dairy farm families, created to increase the sale and consumption of Wisconsin milk and dairy products.
The Food Service Department utilizes a number of the educational and promotional materials offered by the DFW, especially during June Dairy Month.
Information Fact Sheets
Explore these downloadable informational flyers and links to online resources to gain a deeper understanding of school nutrition and the quality and composition of school meals.
American Dairy Association
- Dairy Across the Lifespan
- Dairy Every Day is a Healthy Way
- Dairy Nutrition Facts
- Perfect Pairings for Kids and You
American Egg Board
- Eat Better Learn Better
- Eat Better Learn Better with School Breakfast
- Energize with a Protein-packed Lunch
- Half a Dozen Reasons to Serve Eggs in School Meals
- Start Your Day with a Balanced Breakfast
- Why Serve Real Eggs in Schools
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin
Chartwells
- Lots to Love about School Breakfast
- Lots to Love about School Lunch
- National School Lunch Program 101
- What Makes a School Meal
Food and Farm Exploration Center
FoodSafety.gov
School Nutrition Association
- Join the Made with School Lunch Movement (1)
- Join the Made with School Lunch Movement (2)
- The National School Lunch Program: Supporting Healthy, Well-nourished Students
- The School Breakfast Program: A Smart Investment for Student Success
USDA Food and Nutrition Service
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- Final Rule for School Meal Standards
- Help Prevent Wasted Food
- How We Got Here: School Nutrition Standards Final Rule
- Lunches Consumed From School Are the Most Nutritious
- Make Breakfast First Class
- MyPlate Guide to School Breakfast for Families
- MyPlate Guide to School Lunch for Families
- National Findings from the 2023 Farm to School Census
- National School Lunch Program Fact Sheet
- School Breakfast Program Fact Sheet
- School Meals: Small Changes, Big Difference
- School Meals are More Nutritious After Updated Nutrition Standards (2014/2015)
- Stronger with School Breakfast
- Ten Reasons to Support Nutritious School Meals
- The Cost of Producing School Meals Has Increased (June, 2021)
- Top Things to Know About School Meals
- USDA Foods: Healthy Choices. American Grown