The Food & Nutrition Department is dedicated to supporting the educational process by providing nutritious, flavorful and affordable options that fuel students’ bodies and minds. We believe that meals should be both nourishing and enjoyable; we take pride in offering a variety of foods that excite our students and satisfy their diverse needs. All items sold & served within our schools are based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Arizona Healthy Schools Act (A.R.S. 15-242.01) is a statewide student health initiative taking effect in the 2026-2027 school year. The Arizona Healthy Schools Act prohibits public schools participating in federally funded meal programs from serving or selling ultra-processed foods containing certain additives and dyes during the school day. A.R.S. 15-242.01 defines ultra-processed foods as those containing one or more of the following ingredients:
These regulations apply during the "school day," defined as the period from midnight prior to 30 minutes after the conclusion of formal instruction. Parents are permitted to send ultra-processed foods for their children; the restriction only applies to food provided, served, or sold by a district employee or third-party school affiliate.
