Nutrition Services

HPS Nutrition Services provided more than 350,000 lunches and nearly 100,000 breakfasts to our school students as well as to local community programs this year!

Our hard-working staff of 29 employees, serving our 6 district buildings, follow all USDA nutrition guidelines for School Food Service as well as adhering to all State and Local safety regulations.

We strive to make our menus relevant to what the students enjoy eating. Some of our student favorite lunches:

Homemade pepperoni pizza
Asian-fusion noodle/rice bowls,
Oven baked chicken wings
Slow roasted maple bacon ribs - Delicious!

Nutrition Services NEWS

7-Day Meal Box

HPS is proud to provide 7-Day Meal Boxes to families in the district during the summer months.

Each box will contain a menu with food prep instructions and food items for 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches per week.

Meal pick-up will be located at Central Wesleyan Church (446 West 40th St. Holland MI 49423 - Door A) from 12:00-1:00 PM
Thursday, June 12 through August 7, 2025

There is no need to register for these meals... just stop by during the pick-up time to receive the meals for your student(s).

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Meet Up & Eat Up

Heathy food to feed your summer! Summer meal sites provide breakfast & lunch for children 18 and younger, Monday through Friday all summer long... at no cost to families.

No registration needed. Just drop in.

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Fall 2024:

Breakfast & Lunch are available at each school. Every meal meets all USDA standards and we work hard to provide a variety of options to choose from. Thank you for choosing HPS Nutrition Services to meet the dietary needs of your student!

All students at HPS will be able to eat breakfast and lunch at NO-COST to them for the 2024-25 school year. This is a result of the Michigan State Legislature passing the Michigan School Meals Program for the second year which assists in providing funding for all public school meals.

Every family is asked to complete the Education Benefit Form (select "Apply for Benefit") which helps to provide critical funding for various programs for the entire District. If you need a paper application, please stop by your school office.

Special Dietary Needs

If your student has special dietary needs diagnosed by a licensed physician and the Medical Statement has been completed, we will comply with the request.
If your student does not have a disability, we will do our best to accommodate a reasonable request

Why complete the EBF if all meals are No-Cost?

Education Benefit Form –

This year, all meals are no-cost to all HPS students. However, we still need every household to fill out the Education Benefit Form. This is critical for HPS as it helps determine the amount of money our school district receives from a variety of State & Federal supplemental programs such as Title 1 A, At-Risk (31a), Title II A, E-Rate, and more.

These programs have the potential to offer supports & services for our students such as:

Instructional Supports (staff, supplies, materials, etc.)
Non-instructional services (counseling, social work, health services, etc.)
Professional Learning for staff
Parent & Community engagement supplies & activities
Technology
Summer-EBT

We kindly ask that all HPS families complete the EBF (click on "apply for benefit") as soon as possible. to ensure that additional funding for our district is available to meet the needs of every student! All information is kept 100% confidential. Thank you in advance for your help in allowing HPS to maximize the use of available State & Federal funds.

Wellness Goals and Policies

Wellness Policy - This, and all HPS Policies, can be found at the HPS Board Docs site.

Wellness Goals

Wellness Goal 1: Nutrition Promotion

HPS District’s Nutrition Service Department education standards and benchmarks shall be age-appropriate and culturally relevant for all students Pre-K–12. The school cafeteria will serve as a learning lab where students can apply nutrition knowledge, attitudes, and skills during mealtime decision-making.

Nutrition Education and Promotion goals include:

The Nutrition Service Department will provide annual nutrition education training for food service staff, including MyPlate and the five meal components: grain, meat/meat alternate, fruit, vegetable, and milk.

Verbal prompts and conversations with students in the lunchroom from food service staff
Encouragement to select at least three components to form a USDA-compliant meal (example: Combination meals, bundling meals)

At the beginning of each school year, nutrition education posters and/or signage explaining the five meal components will be displayed in all cafeterias during every meal service to promote participation in the school meal programs.
A monthly nutrition newsletter will be published and distributed to students and families via the HPS Website. The newsletter will provide food service updates, promote, and contain evidence-based information on healthy eating and school meals.
At the start of each school year, the Nutrition Service Department will send nutrition education packets to all building principals to share with teaching staff. The materials will include USDA meal component guidelines and tips for promoting full, balanced meals during school breakfast and lunch, as well as a link to our photo menu.
Annually participate in the Summer Food Service Program, offering free breakfast and lunch at designated sites throughout the district for all children ages 0–18. These meals will promote all five food groups.

Standards and Nutrition Guidelines for All Foods and Beverages

HPS Nutrition Service Department will comply with all Federal and State regulations, including the USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the USDA Smart Snacks in School standards.
All foods sold or offered on campus during the school day — including à la carte items, classroom snacks, vending machine items, and school fundraisers — must comply with these guidelines.
HPS Nutrition Service Department asks that all classroom parties and events not be held during the specific Breakfast and/or Lunch periods, as this ensures students receive the nutritious meals provided for them during these times.
Free drinking water will be available to students during meal times and, when possible, throughout the school day.
HPS Nutrition Service Department will be overseen by a properly qualified and credentialed director.
Ongoing professional development will be provided to all food service staff to maintain high standards in nutrition and food safety.
Foods of minimal nutritional value may not be sold in the food service area during breakfast or lunch.
Foods and beverages that do not meet USDA guidelines may not be marketed or sold to students during the school day.
All food and beverage items sold from midnight until 30 minutes after the end of the school daymust meet Smart Snacks and USDA Dietary Guidelines, including items sold in:
1. Vending machines
2. School stores
3. Fundraisers by student clubs, parent groups, and booster organizations
4. À la carte lines, unless they are a USDA-compliant entrée served that day or the previous day under NSLP or SBP

Goal 2: Physical Activity and Sports Participation

Holland Public Schools will increase student participation in organized school sports to at least 45% of the student population by enhancing promotion efforts, reducing barriers to entry, and expanding intramural and club sport options.

Action Steps:

Survey students to identify interests and participation barriers
Promote existing and new sports offerings via student assemblies, social media, and newsletters
Expand no-cut and intramural programs at middle and high schools
Offer financial assistance and transportation support for sports involvement
Track student participation through registration and rosters
Increase elementary sports options
Provide sports clothing/shoes/equipment through the Power H Shop

Timeline:

Surveys and planning: August–October 2025
Launch expanded programs: November 2025
Monitor and promote participation: Ongoing through June 2026

Measurement:

Participation rate in sports and physical activity programs (target: 40%)
Number of intramural/club options offered
Attendance/roster data from activities and teams

Stakeholders:

Athletic directors and coaches
PE teachers
School administrators
Students and parents
Transportation department
Community partners

Goal 3: Mental Health and Social Media Education

All students in grades 4-12 will participate in a digital wellness and mental health curriculum, including 4-5 targeted lessons per year on the risks of excessive screen time and social media use, with 80% of students reporting increased awareness and understanding in post-program surveys.