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Nutrition Guidelines for Food Available on Campus (Not Part of the Food
Service Program).
The Hopkinton School District recognizes the importance of healthy eating in academic success and in leading a healthy lifestyle. Furthermore, the Hopkinton School District also recognizes the important role it plays in making food available to both students and staff.
The following guidelines address food provided through fundraising activities, concessions, and vending machines, in classrooms and at special events.
A. Fundraising
1. The Hopkinton School District requires groups/clubs/teams to obtain principal and superintendent prior approval for all food related fundraisers. The superintendent will make available a list of encouraged fundraisers.
2. Groups/clubs/teams must agree to the following guidelines:
a) Fundraisers involving food will use only foods that meet the school district nutrition guidelines. (Exceptions may be granted to seasonal, gift type sales programs.)
b) Fundraising activities that promote physical activity will be encouraged.
B. Concessions*
1. The Hopkinton School District requires groups/clubs/teams to obtain principal and superintendent approval prior to the selling of concessions at school district functions.
2. Groups/clubs/teams must agree to the following guidelines:
a) All items sold must be from the school district’s approved product list. (The link to the list is below.)
b) The sale of main course type items must include a reduced fat option.
*Concession sales, though fundraising activities, are bound by the concession policy sub-section only.
C. Vending
1. The Hopkinton School District requires groups/clubs/teams to obtain principal and superintendent approval prior to the placement of vending machine in school district facilities.
2. All vending items must be from the school district’s approved product list. (The link to the list is below.)
Hopkinton School District Approved Snack and Vending Items (John C. Stalker Institute)
If you are interested in conducting a fundraiser to benefit the students of the Hopkinton School District, please work with a building administrator in completing the following form: HSD Fundraising form
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