Winsor Food Policy
Guidelines for food consumption are based on our shared belief in the importance of respecting
community property and the need to maintain a clean and healthy environment. All food, snacks and drinks
must be consumed in the dining room. Students are discouraged from bringing food and beverages with
them to school for personal consumption. Students in possession of food or beverages must proceed
directly to the dining room to consume them there before proceeding to homeroom or classes.
Students are allowed to bring bottles containing ONLY water to class. No other drinks are allowed in the
classroom.
Any food containing peanut or tree nuts, cream fillings, or requiring refrigeration may not be brought to
campus. Home baked goods and unlabeled store/bakery treats are not allowed. Food from home must be
store/bakery-bought and in packaging that displays a list of all ingredients. Food whose labels read “may
contain traces of nuts” or “manufactured in a facility that processes nuts” is not acceptable. Due to
Winsor’s long-standing relationship with Dunkin’ Donuts, Bruegger’s, and Bertucci’s, food from these
purveyors is allowed on campus and at school-sponsored events. Personal lunches, bake sales and faculty
appreciation breakfasts continue to be permitted utilizing these guidelines. Please direct any questions to
Rick Bernasco, chief financial officer, by email at mailto:rbernasco@winsor.eduor at (617) 912-1319.
Food may not be distributed to student mailboxes or lockers (e.g. no sports “secret psych” food); all food
found in student mailboxes, homerooms or hallways will be confiscated.
Exceptions in Upper School: Because Upper School clubs meet during lunch periods, students may take
their lunch on a tray to the assigned meeting location. All lunch items (leftover food, utensils, plates, trays,
etc.) must be returned to the dining room. Food may be consumed in advisory when supervised by the
advisor. These exceptions rely on the assumption that all members of the school community will pick up
after themselves. Note: Under no circumstances is peanut butter allowed outside of the dining room.
If a student is in possession of food in a way that is not consistent with the guidelines above, she will be
required to safely discard the food or drink immediately.