WUS FOOD SERVICES
FEBRUARY 2026
HEALTHY DIETS SUPPORT HEALTHY HEARTS
February is Heart Health Awareness Month and focuses on cardiovascular health and heart disease prevention. Right now, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. However, there is good news... About 80% of heart disease and stroke cases are preventable through healthy lifestyle changes, such as improved diet, exercise, and managing blood pressure.
WUS Food Services is dedicated to supporting heart health for our students by:
- Serving low-sodium items
- Incorporating whole grains
- Following portion-size and balanced diet requirements
- Offering multiple fruit and vegetable choices at all meals
Wayland follows all USDA regulations for school meals under the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. These regulations set standards for including whole-grain rich foods, sodium reduction, sugar & calorie restrictions, and fruit and vegetable offerings. Following these regulations leads to a more healthy and balanced diet for our students.
Incorporating fruits and vegetables into one's diet is a quick, easy way to boost heart health! Because students are more likely to actually eat their fruits and vegetables if they self-select them, Wayland proudly offers fruit and vegetable bars at each of our cafeterias throughout the district! Students are given multiple options and are encouraged to self-select their healthy side items at each meal. We locally source our fruits and vegetables whenever possible and try to include some not-so-well-known items as well to bring choice and variety to our students. With these fruit and vegetable bars, healthy options are abundant!
Why It Matters...
Healthy eating habits can last a lifetime and make the most impact if started EARLY. We encourage healthy food choices starting with our preschool students, all the way up through our High School students. This is a nonconfrontational way to offer and encourage healthy eating starting at an early age and hopefully help create healthier hearts for a lifetime!
DORR ELEMENTARY
Students were able to ride the bike to power the blender and then try some delicious smoothies! This fun and interactive opportunity is a great way to get the students engaged in preparing food AND trying some new flavors and food combinations!
We received a LOT of thumbs-up, smiles, and high-fives from students! This was a fun and successful Smoothie Bike Day, with students saying, "I loved it one MILLION percent!" and "These are SO GOOD! I'm going to ask to make these at home!"
GREAT job to all the students at Dorr Elementary who were patient, polite, and open to all that comes with Smoothie Bike Day!
Want to create smoothies at home? Feel free to try our simple recipe or add to it with your favorite fruits!
DORR ELEMENTARY
HIGH SCHOOL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Looking for a rewarding position with a fun team? Want flexible hours? WUS Food Services is always looking for Substitute Food Service Workers!
One of the benefits our team members appreciate most is the work/life balance of working for the school! The hours are flexible and vacation days follow the school's calendar. With competitive pay, it's a great opportunity!
Many of our team members have students in the district or are retired and looking for some part-time work. Sound like you? Apply today at:
SUBSTITUTE FS POSITIONS (Apply using Edustaff)
To view all open positions within the district, please visit the EMPLOYMENT tab on the district's website.
Questions? Please contact:
Scott Larson, Director of Food Services
(269)792-3150, ext. 2610
WUS FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT>>>
Scott Larson
Director
(269)792-3150, ext. 2610
Cindy Mathis
Secretary
(269)792-3150, ext. 2601