After 100 years, a school in a mountain community now has a hot meals program. Committed to healthy kids and academic achievement, the Silverton School District developed menus to offer hot breakfasts and lunches to students and staff. Subsequently, Silverton has seen a substantial decline in discipline referrals, stomach-aches, and other ailments after implementing this effort.
Check out this video to learn more about the efforts in Silverton to create a healthier school environment.
Colorado Education Initiative