Student Wellness
Columbia Public Schools is committed to the optimal development of every student and recognizes the relationship between student well-being and student achievement as well as the importance of a comprehensive district wellness program. The district believes that for students to have the opportunity to achieve personal, academic, developmental and social success, we need to create positive, safe and health-promoting learning environments at every level and in ever setting.
Birthday Favors
Let CPS Wellness help you celebrate your student's birthday in class with non-food treats! Non-food birthday treats for school celebrations offer several benefits including promoting health, inclusivity, less mess, long-lasting, and fosters a positive environment!
Find the order form below and email to Bridget Lolli, CPS School Wellness Coordinator.
CPS Cafeteria Foods vs Grocery Store
Did you know, the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs must meet Federal requirements to provide nutritionally balance foods to students in our school system? Therefore, foods are specially formulated to meet these requirements to be served in our cafeterias. So the foods you find in the grocery stores might actually be formulated differently from the foods we serve in our cafeterias. Click each link below to learn how they are different!