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Application
Materials
The
HealthierUS School Challenge is open to all schools participating in
the
National School Lunch Program. We
recognize that changing the school nutrition
environment takes time and celebrate both the
gradual changes and big successes of schools
working diligently to help children eat
more healthfully and be more physically
active. Schools can submit an application
at any
time during the year for a Bronze, Silver, Gold
or Gold of Distinction level award.
Submitting an application is
easy
with our downloadable and
interactive application. Our new Application Kit
guides schools
through the application process
and shares many great resources
to help schools meet the
Challenge criteria. If you have
questions, you can always contact your
State
Child Nutrition Agency for
more information.
Many schools find that applying
for the Challenge is a
valuable learning process that
helps their school wellness team
focus on areas needing
improvement. We hope your school
will join us on this journey and
we look forward to celebrating
your progress.
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HealthierUS School Challenge applications are processed continually by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service as they are received in our offices. We thank all who have submitted applications and encourage those who have not, and are interested in receiving recognition, to do so.
We are continuing to review and process applications throughout the summer months and will notify school districts of the status of their applications as soon as possible. |
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Waiting
Period for Previous HealthierUS
School Challenge Awardees
Seeking Higher Award Levels
Effective
July 1, 2011, HealthierUS School
Challenge applicants that have
been awarded previously will be
allowed to begin the application
process for a higher award level
one year from the date they
received their last award.
For example, if a school or a
district was certified in
October 2010, it would be
eligible to start the
application process for another award October 2011 (serve
menus, etc.).
This
waiting period is not
retroactive, therefore, those
HUSSC awardees that have already
submitted an application to the
State prior to July 1st
for a higher award level, will
be allowed to move forward
through the review process.
Average Daily Participation
(ADP) Guidance
Download the HUSSC Application
Download the HUSSC Application Kit:
Frequently Asked
Questions
Success Stories
Additional Resources
Sample Applications: Bronze/Silver
Sample Applications: Gold/Gold
of Distinction
Last modified:
11/30/2011
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