ESSEX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS NUTRITION

Give your children all the benefits of good nutrition

So they can achieve their highest possible potential!

 According to research, well-nourished students are better prepared to learn. At Essex County Public Schools, we help to provide a healthy environment through nutritious meals and healthy snacks. Please visit the resources listed below to get more information for a healthy diet.

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/sites/default/files/2020-12/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans_2020-2025.pdf

Payment Methods

• Cash, check or money order made payable to Essex County Cafeteria.  Please put the child’s name and/or pin on the memo line of the check or money order.
  • Meal Charge Regulation

• Pay online with a debit or credit card through MySchoolBucks by visiting www.myschoolbucks.com.  For more information about MySchoolBucks before registering click here.

• Please note that all schools in the Division are now enrolled in the Community Eligibility Program. Under this program, Free or Reduced Meal Applications are not required. All students will be provided breakfast and lunch at no cost.

School Nutrition Manager
Essex County Public Schools
PO Box 756, 109 Cross Street
Tappahannock, VA 22560
804-443-4367

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Media Release 

Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Letter To Households

Virginia Department of Social Services USDA SNAP

WELLNESS COMMITTEE

Any parents, teachers, students or community members who are interested in participating in the wellness committee at Essex County Public Schools should contact the school nutrition office at 804-443-4367. 

We hope you will consider helping to cultivate a culture ready for wellness by focusing on the whole school, whole community, and whole child!

Click Here for the ECPS Division Wellness Policy 

Click Here for the ECPS Wellness Plan

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