Rogers Public Schools
where all belong, all learn, and all succeed
500 W. Walnut Street
Rogers,
AR 72756

www.rogersschooos.net
(479)
636-3910

FAX (479) 631-3504
Food in School Approval Form
(including after hour food events and field trips for academic purpose)
This form must be submitted to the appropriate administrator at least one week prior to the scheduled
event where food will be served.
Teacher/Sponsor of Activity
Date :
Time:
Grade(s)
Location:
Is this a school-wide or curricular event:
Curricular reason for food event:
Number of approved curricular food events year to date for your classroom/club/organization.
(If not curriculum based event, then event must be counted as one of 9 school-wide events on school
calendar.)
Purpose of school-wide food event?
Students with food allergies, diabetes, seizures, or any life threatening health concern that are attending this
event (attach list needed):
1.
2.
3.
4.
(If approved, parents of students with life threatening allergies, diabetes, seizures or major health
concerns must be notified of this event and special accommodations must be made if necessary.)
All Foods/Beverages Being Served (If more space needed attach list to this form)
Any foods brought to school for student consumption must be manufactured or prepared in an
institutional kitchen. Food will be:
Provided by Cafeteria
Provided by Teacher
Delivered to Main Office by Parents
Delivered to Classroom by Students/Parents
Delivered to School by Restaurant
Event approved
Event denied
Teacher/Sponsor Signature: _______________________________
Approved/Denied by:_____________________________________
Copy to school nurse, supervisor/sponsor of activity
Rogers Public Schools
where all belong, all learn, and all succeed
500 W. Walnut Street
Rogers,
AR 72756

www.rogers.k12.ar.us
(479)
636-3910

FAX (479) 631-3504
Special Considerations for Food Events
Middle School, Junior High, High School
 During the declared school day, schools shall not serve, provide access to, through
direct or indirect sales, or use as a reward, any Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value
(FMNV) or competitive food to students anywhere on school premises until thirty (30)
minutes after the last lunch period has ended. This includes FMNV and competitive
foods given, sold or provided by school administrators, or staff (principals, coaches,
teachers, club sponsors, etc) students or student groups, parents or parent groups, or any
other person, company or organization associated with the school site. Thirty (30)
minutes after the school day ends, food events are unrestricted related to FMNV.
 Food may be utilized to teach curricular concepts, but consideration should be made as
to the necessity of food as it relates to the curriculum. Foods integrated as a vital part of
the instructional program are allowed at any time. Examples include edible
manipulative such as a square of cheese to teach fractions, a nutrition food experience,
food production in family and consumer science units, and food science units.
 School Events - Students may be given any food and/or beverage items during the
school day for up to nine different events each school year to be determined and
approved by school officials. These items may not be given during meal times in the
areas where school meals are being served or consumed.
Elementary
 During the declared school day, an elementary school site may not serve, provide access
to, through direct or indirect sales, or use as a reward, any Foods of Minimal Nutritional
Value (FMNV) or competitive food. This includes FMNV and competitive foods given,
sold, or provided by school administrators, or staff (principals, coaches, teachers, club
sponsors, etc.) students or student groups, parents or parent groups, or any other person,
company or organization associated with the school site. Thirty (30) minutes after the
school day ends, food events are unrestricted.
 Food may be utilized to teach curricular concepts, but consideration should be made as
to the necessity of food as it relates to the curriculum. Foods integrated as a vital part of
the instructional program are allowed at any time. Examples include edible
manipulative such as a square of cheese to teach fractions, a nutrition food experience,
food production in family and consumer science units, and food science units.
 School Events - Students may be given any food and/or beverage items during the
school day for up to nine different events each school year to be determined and
approved by school officials. These items may not be given during meal times in the
areas where school meals are being served or consumed.