WASHOGUAL — In recognition of the National School Lunch Program, the Washougal School District celebrated National School Lunch Week from Oct. 10-14. National School Lunch Week highlights the importance of a healthy school lunch to students’ success both in and out of the classroom. Throughout the week, Washougal principals and the Washougal School District superintendent joined cafeteria staff to help serve wholesome, chef-inspired meals to students.
“There’s something so valuable about working side by side with the culinary team,” said Tami Culp, principal at Gause Elementary. “Our culinary team is fantastic. They not only help meet the nutritional needs of students. They’re also collaborative and great with kids.”
Washougal School District boasts a scratch-made meal program throughout the school year and summer school sessions.
“It’s impressive to see what the Culinary Services in the Washougal School District serves. Their scratch-made lunches support balanced meals and a positive learning environment. When asking kids what they like about their school lunches they tell me, ‘everything!’” said Cape Horn-Skye principal Brooke Henley.
The federally funded National School Lunch Program has been fueling students for success for 75 years. Breakfast and lunch menus for National School Lunch Week can be found on the Washougal School District food services page.
