Woburn Public Schools Wellness Advisory Council
Our Purpose
The Woburn Public Schools Wellness Advisory Council brings together school staff, families, students, and community partners to support the health and well‑being of our students. Massachusetts regulation 105 CMR 215 requires every school district to have a wellness advisory committee to support and guide the development and implementation of the local wellness policy (LWP).
Local Wellness Policy
Woburn Public Schools participates in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, which require a written Local Wellness Policy (LWP). This policy outlines our district’s commitment to student health by promoting good nutrition, physical activity, and overall wellness.
Woburn Public School Wellness Policy
Woburn Public School Wellness Policy Highlights
Woburn Public School’s wellness initiatives are grounded in the CDC’s Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC) model, which recognizes that students learn best when their physical, social, and emotional needs are supported together.
Policy & Procedure
The Wellness Advisory Council:
- Meets at least four times a year.
- Reviews and recommends updates to the district’s wellness policy.
- Identifies priorities for the school year based on community needs.
- Supports the implementation of wellness initiatives across all schools.
- Provides updates to the Superintendent and School Committee.
- Meets at least four times per year.
25/26 Wellness Advisory Council Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Welness Resources for School & Families
Healthy Eating & Celebrations
- WPS Food Services
- USDA National School Lunch and School Breakfast program standards.
- Action For Healthy Kids: Healthy Fundraisers.pdf
- A Guide to Smart Snacks in Schools
- The John C. Stalker Institute (JSI): Approved A-List Snack Product List
- Massachusetts Competitive Foods and Beverage Nutrition Standards “At-a-Glance”
- Healthier Generation: Non-Food Celebration Ideas
- CDC: Healthy Events and Classroom Celebrations