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The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) continues to celebrate school year (SY) 2024–25 Power Up Your Program participants by featuring Selah School District's work.
Selah School District Powered Up their nutrition program by featuring some new menu items, including a carne asada torta. Food Service Director Laurie Ozanich also partnered with local bakery Viera's Bakery to produce fresh bolillos, served up with carne asada and scratch made tomatillo-avocado salsa. Delicious!
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Preparing for Your Reviews | Live, Virtual
Date: August 6
Time: 9–10:30 am
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OSPI Updates | Live, Virtual
Date: August 6
Time: 8–9am
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School Meals Monthly Webinar
New Series for SY 2025-26!
Date: Monthly, September 2025– June 2026
Time: 2–3pm PT
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Processing CNEEB Applications | Virtual
Date: September 16
Time: 2–3pm
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Verification of Applications | Virtual
Date: October 1
Time: 2–3pm
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June's edition is all about herbs and spices. Read the full issue to learn more about the nutritional benefits of herbs and spices and how to incorporate them into your menus.
Farm to School Census — A Washington State Snapshot
USDA released infographics showing the results of the 2023 Farm to School Census, and Washington’s schools are making a big impact!
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Farm to school activities are driving real, positive change by increasing access to better quality food, increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables, and increasing positive perception of school meals among staff. |
We extend our sincere thanks to every School Food Authority (SFA) that took the time to complete the Farm to School Census. Your participation helps inform national strategies and strengthen farm to school programs across the country.
For a complete snapshot of Washington State findings from the 2023 Farm to School Census, check out the USDA Washington Specific Farm to School Activities and Outcomes Infographic.
Native Plant & Food Institute
The Washington Farm to School Network is hosting an educational webinar featuring Tahoma Peak Solution's Native Plant & Food Institute.
Join Mariana Harvey and Kim Gaffi for an overview of the Native Plants and Foods Curriculum Portal and explore ways to meaningfully and respectfully integrate traditional plant knowledge into your program. They will take a deeper look at the food, medicine, and social-emotional teachings of "weeds" by learning about our garden friends cleavers, dandelion, and plantain.
Register for the next webinar
Date: Thursday, August 14
Time: 3:30–5pm
Missed the last two workshops? Check out the recordings on Washington Farm to School Network’s YouTube channel .
Harvest of the Summer
Is your district serving meals this summer? Consider following along with our Harvest of the Summer Calendar. To support use of local foods, we are excited to feature Harvest of the Summer resource sheets. Each week in July and August, we highlight one in-season local food. The resource sheets include fun facts, nutritional information, selection and storage tips, recipe ideas, and educational resources/activities.
For August, we are featuring peaches, garlic, peppers, and tomatillos. You can find these and future Harvest of the Summer resource sheets on our Farm to Summer webpage.
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Taste Washington Day and National Farm to School Month
Are you planning Taste Washington Day or National Farm to School Month menus for October? Taste Washington Day and the Washington Apple Crunch will be celebrated statewide on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. It’s never too early to start thinking about how your school can celebrate.
Taste Washington Day and National Farm to School Month offer a wonderful opportunity to highlight Washington grown foods in your school meals and connect students with local agriculture. This annual event brings schools together to support local farmers, promote healthy eating, and celebrate National Farm to School Month.
Remember, everyone crunches at the same time during the Washington Apple Crunch. Encourage your students, staff, and community to take a big bite of a locally grown apple at noon on October 8!
Need help finding locally grown foods? Eat Local First’s Washington Wholesale Food Finder is an online map of local farmers, ranchers, fishers and processors that can identify vendors near you.
For planning support, keep an eye on the WSDA Farm to School website. Updated sign-up forms and resources will be available soon.
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ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives.
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ADA NOTIFICATION FOR OSPI CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES EVENTS
To arrange accommodations for persons with disabilities for OSPI Child Nutrition Services events, please contact the Child Nutrition Services Team at 360-725-6200, TTY 360-664-3631, or by email, child.nutrition@k12.wa.us at least three business days before the event. Please note that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not require OSPI to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
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