2021-22 School Year Applications Open April 1 through June 30
Beginning April 1, please go to the 2021-22 school year in MAPS to make your updates and submit to OPI School Nutrition Programs.
Schools electing to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision must complete the application process by June 30.
Look for the instructions for completing the application, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program application (for the schools that are invited to participate only), and Financial Report (for private non-profit sponsors only) in Download Forms in MAPS.
Check Out the OPI School Nutrition Annual Report for 2020
School Nutrition Programs 2020 Annual Report
Years of Experience Form Emailed to Claim Contacts
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic last year we were unable to award years of service certificates to the hard working, deserving school food staff with 20 or more years of service.
Now, more than ever the Office of Public Instruction, School Nutrition Programs, would like to recognize your school food service staff with 20 or more years of uninterrupted service to the profession. We would also like to recognize your retiring staff that have 20 or more years of service as a school food service employee.
Please submit the Years of Experience form with the names of school food service staff meeting the criteria so that they may be recognized for their dedication to your school nutrition program.
If you have questions, please contact School Nutrition Programs at 406-444-2501.
Fuel Up to Play 60 grants - due by 4/28/2021
Fuel Up to Play 60 [fueluptoplay60.com] (FUTP 60) is a leading national in-school health and wellness program launched by the National Football League (NFL) and National Dairy Council [nationaldairycouncil.org] (NDC). Fuel Up to Play 60's primary focus is to help schools meet their wellness goals and encourage youth to consume nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains and lean protein foods and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day).
To that end, FUTP 60 welcomes applications for funding in support of initiatives designed to improve healthy eating and physical activity opportunities at schools. Through the program, grants of up to $4,000 a year are available for qualified K-12 schools enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60 to jump-start healthy changes among students. All applications must contain both Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Plans. Fuel Up to Play 60 monies and equipment/goods/services are meant to fund and stimulate activities that lead to lasting change within the school environment.
To be eligible, schools must be enrolled in Fuel Up to Play 60 for the school year and must participate in the National School Lunch Program. Schools must also have a Program Advisor signed up in order to submit the application.
For more information and to apply: The deadline for a grant submission is April 28, 2021.
https://www.fueluptoplay60.com/funding/general-information [fueluptoplay60.com]
Introducing the New Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition!
Team Nutrition is excited to announce the launch of the Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition (CICN), a new division of the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) that provides school nutrition professionals with in-depth, hands-on culinary training and resources that are foundational for scratch-based cooking and the creation of culinary-inspired school meals that are healthy, flavorful, and student-approved!
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Early Bird Registration is now open for the Montana Farm to School Summit: Digging Deeper
This statewide conference will be in Helena, August 11-12.
Workshops, experiential learning, networking opportunities, and inspiring speakers will provide inspiration, ideas, and resources for all people interested in farm to school.
The early bird discount ends May 31.
For more information and registration, visit http://www.montana.edu/mtfarmtoschool/summit.html or contact: Aubree Roth, Montana Farm to School Coordinator at aubree.roth@montana.edu or (406) 994-5996.
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The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, Relay Service: 711.
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