Oskaloosa Community School District Smarter Lunchrooms

What We Implemented: *A colorful fruit the beginning of the OHS lunch line *A fruit OMS *Garden OES *Salad OMS & OHS *Veggies are 1 st in the serving OHS

Top: a shot of one of the Garden OES. Right: the fruit OHS.

Fruit the beginning of the serving OHS.

What We Implemented: Descriptive names of foods…this was especially OES. White skim milk 1 st choice in milk coolers in all schools A grab ‘n go reimbursable OMS & OHS. Our mascot is the Indians, so I marketed it as the ‘Indian Power Pack’.

Hey, You! *In a hurry for lunch??? *Need a snack before practice??? Try an Indian Power Pack! It ’ s a complete meal (silverware included); just grab a milk & go!

The Indian Power Pack includes a yogurt, baby carrots, ranch cup, a piece of fresh fruit, string cheese, a muffin, silverware, & napkins.

What We’ve Noticed: *Fruit OMS & OHS has increased. *Fruit/veggie OES has increased. Their favorite veggies: rainbow pepper strips & cucumber slices! *Descriptive names are grabbing students’ attention.

What We’re Working On: Creating a mural on the wall of our lunch line OES…working with the OES art teachers & an artist in residence. Thanks to the AEA, we’re creating banners to hang behind the serving OES, the entrance to both OMS & OHS kitchens. Creating our own Child Nutrition Department brand. I am working with the OHS art students & staff to design a logo. Unveiling date for each of these projects: August 2016!

Helpful Hints: *Start small! You don’t have to make all of your changes once. *Look for the best low-cost, no-cost options for your department. *Be creative! Work with your staff to find some great ways to implement Smarter Lunchrooms strategies. *The smallest things can sometimes have the biggest impact.

Smarter Lunchrooms’ Motto: It’s not nutrition until it’s eaten!!!

Thanks for Listening! Julie Miller Child Nutrition Director, Oskaloosa Community Schools ‘Like’ us on Facebook: Osky Eats Lunch Follow us on