Saugatuck High School
Saugatuck Public Schools
Allegan County
401 Elizabeth Street
Saugatuck, Michigan 49453-9734
Enrollment: 170
Public School
Success Story Contact:
Karen Steiger
Health Coordinator
Phone: 269-857-2133
Email: ksteiger@saugatuckps.com
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Success Story Information:
Reach:
Duration: 7 to 9 months
Costs:
Factors for Success: - Coordinated School Health Team
- Completing an assessment (such as Healthy School Action Tool, School Health Index, Changing the Scene)
- Administrative support
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SCHOOL LUNCH
SUCCESS STORY
Student Involvement Leads to Positive Changes in Saugatuck
Spurred by the implementation of the School Wellness Policy, Saugatuck High School/Middle School students brought about positive changes in the foods offered in their cafeteria and vending machines.
The process began when the school updated its HSAT (Healthy Schools Action Tool) and began to implement its Wellness Policy. Four high school students were asked by the Coordinated School Health Team (CSHT) to provide suggestions for the food choices they would like to see offered.
Food focus groups were held with seven middle schools students and the four high school students. The students tasted various healthy food options, such as pizza with whole wheat crust and were asked to make suggestions for new food choices. The high school students conducted a taste test for vending items and surveyed their peers. These student activities were scheduled during study hall time.
Following the food taste tests, students suggested healthier vending machine options, such as power and protein bars, peanuts, trail mix and Chex mix. A mini-grant was received through the high school’s Student Wellness Implementation Program to provide the vending machine alternatives.
Also, sixth-grade students wrote letters to the Health Committee and cafeteria personnel offering suggestions for more variety in the salad bar.
Student involvement in the collaborative efforts resulted in positive changes:
1. More fruit choices and better quality produce.
2. Through the elementary school’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, surplus items are sent to the middle school.
3. Romaine lettuce and spinach added to satisfy request for more green leafy lettuce.
4. Breakfast options expanded to include bagels and toast with peanut butter.
5. Additional salad bar options, including more variety with additional fruits and vegetables
6. Healthy Vending Options.
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Other Relevant School Information
Our Coordinated School Health Team/Committee has the following active members: School Administration (Principal, Assistant Principal, Superintendent);Nutrition Services (Food Service Director or Manager);Physical Education (PE teacher);Health Education (Health teacher or Health Educator);Classroom teacher (not PE or Health);Health Services Provider or School Nurse;School Counselor, Psychologist or Social Worker;Family Involvement (Parent/Guardian);Student (on the team for middle/high school; input for elementary school);Community Involvement (Health Department, MSU Extension, Heart Assoc., Cancer Society);Other, please describe:;American Cancer Society Representative
Our Team/Committee met 4 or more times during the past 12 months.
Assessments* Completed: Healthy School Action Tools (HSAT)*;School Health Index (SHI) for Physical Activity, Healthy Eating and Tobacco-Free Lifestyle: A Self-Assessment and Planning Guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This School Success Story was submitted on 1/3/2007
*Since 2004, The Healthy School Action Tool Assessment is Michigan’s preferred assessment tool that is a combination of the School Health Index and Changing the Scene.
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Michigan Department of Community Health, Michigan State University Extension, and United Dairy Industry of Michigan
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