Meals & Wellness

PC #535 provides free and reduced meals for students who qualify. See the links under "National School Lunch Program" for more info.

Nutrition Information

PC #535 contracts with Kohls Wholesale for food products. Nutrition information can be accessed here: Kohls Product Guide

National School Lunch Program

Guidelines 2023-2024 (English)

Guidelines 2023-2024 (Spanish)

Application (English)

Application (Spanish)

Frequently Asked Questions for Parents

Summer Meals

Wellness Policy

The Board of Education of Putnam County Community Unit School District #535 is committed to providing a learning environment that supports and promotes wellness, good nutrition, and an active lifestyle, recognizing the positive relationship among good nutrition, physical activity, and the capacity of students to develop and learn. The school environment shall be aligned with healthy school goals to positively influence students’ beliefs and habits to promote health and wellness, good nutrition, and regular physical activity. In addition, school staff shall be encouraged to model healthy eating and physical activity as a valuable part of daily life.

Full Policy

Triennial Assessment