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Nutrition

Chef Donna speaking with students during Potato Power Discovery Kitchen at Deerfield.
Students selecting fruits and vegetables at farmers market at Village Oaks.
Students voting a School Choice Station.
Pulled turkey sandwiches for Big City BBQ tasting.
Director with students learning about Mood Boost at Village Oaks Elementary.
Student selection raspberries at mood boost at Village Oaks Elementary.
Group of girls celebrating Mood Boost at Village Oaks Elementary.
Mood Boost Set up at Novi Middle School.
Student selecting food at middle school mood boost.
Ramen Noodle Bowl closeup.
Wild Greens Salad Station offerings.
Cook assembling pizza at Build station.
Deerfield students celebrating Apple Crunch Day.
Middle School kitchen staff celebrate Apple Crunch Day

 

Important Information:

In an August 31 announcement the USDA has extended free meal eligibility to all students through the 2020-21 school year.

This means all students will receive a free complete breakfast and lunch while in school or learning virtually.

Please be sure that if you feel your family qualifies for free or reduced meals that you continue to complete an application. This will ensure a seamless transition when the program ends and also ensures your family will receive other benefits that come with qualifying for the free or reduced program. Schools also rely on certain funding based on these applications as well.

For any questions please contact Evol Gazzarato, Food +Nutrition Director at evol.gazzarato@novik12.org or 248-449-1225.

Free Meal Distribution:

Meals are available for free to all children 18 and under or those 26 and under with disabilities.

Meal distribution is every Thursday from 10 am-12 noon and 5 pm-6 pm at Novi High School in the bus loop entrance off Taft Rd.

Hybrid students will receive 5 days of breakfast and lunch and virtual/non students will receive 7 days of breakfast and lunch.

Vegetarian meals are available upon request. No meals contain pork. If a special diet meal is need please contact the Food & Nutrition Department Office.

Beginning February 22 K-6 students returning to school for 5 full days will receive a weekend meal pack consisting of two breakfasts and two snacks. These meals are completely free to all students. If you wish to opt out of this service please complete this form.

Nutrition and Food Service Department

Food Services Provided By:

Chartwells Logo serving up happy and healthy

 

Check out the latest edition of our newsletter here!

 

Mood Boost is here!

Mood Boost with elementary moodies

Featured in Food Service Director, Novi was the first district to roll out an innovative new concept teaching students about how the foods they eat affect their mood and performance.

    

Nutrislice logo with link

 

 

 

CONTACT US

Nutrition and Food Services
25345 Taft Road
Novi, Michigan 48774

Office Phone: (248) 449-1200 x2020
Fax: (248) 449-1215
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

Head shot of Evol Gazzarato

Evol Gazzarato, Director  

evol.gazzarato@novik12.org

248-449-1225

 

 

 

Lori Heicher, Secretary

lorraine.heicher@novik12.org

248-449-1225 x2020

Donna O'Malley, Executive Chef

donna.o'malley@novik12.org

248-449-5077

 

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Wellness policy  

The Board of Education recognizes that student wellness is integral to learning, growth and development.  The School District will promote proper nutrition and nutrition education, as well as regular physical activity, as steps toward student wellness.  The Superintendent will develop administrative regulations to implement this policy.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.