District Wellness Policy
East Alton–Wood River Community High School District #14
East Alton–Wood River Community High School District #14 is committed to supporting the health, wellness, and academic success of all students. The District Wellness Policy outlines our approach to nutrition, physical activity, health education, and wellness promotion across the school environment.
Key Focus Areas
Healthy, nutritious school meals aligned with USDA standards
Nutrition education and promotion
Physical education and physical activity opportunities
Limiting marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages
Community and stakeholder involvement
Wellness Policy Oversight
The District maintains a District Wellness Committee to support implementation, review, and improvement of the Wellness Policy.
Triennial Assessment
The District conducts a comprehensive triennial assessment of the Wellness Policy to:
Evaluate compliance
Measure progress toward wellness goals
Compare the policy to model wellness policies
Identify areas for improvement
The most recent triennial assessment was completed in 2025.
Annual Progress Reporting
An annual progress report summarizing Wellness Policy implementation is made available to the public.
Public Access
The District Wellness Policy, triennial assessment summary, and annual progress reports are available upon request and posted on the District website.
For questions or to participate in wellness initiatives, please contact the Superintendent’s Office.
East Alton–Wood River Community High School District #14
Triennial Wellness Policy Assessment Summary
Assessment Year: 2025
Policy Adoption Date: May 10, 2022
Assessment Conducted By: Superintendent and District Designees
Overview
In accordance with federal requirements for Local School Wellness Policies, East Alton–Wood River Community High School District #14 conducted its triennial assessment of the District Wellness Policy. The purpose of this assessment was to evaluate policy compliance, implementation progress, and alignment with current best practices.
Assessment Components
The triennial assessment included the following elements:
Review of policy language and required components
Review of nutrition standards compliance (NSLP, SBP, Smart Snacks)
Review of physical education and physical activity opportunities
Review of nutrition promotion and wellness activities
Comparison to model local school wellness policies
Findings
The District is substantially compliant with federal wellness policy requirements.
School meals and competitive foods align with USDA nutrition standards.
Physical education and physical activity opportunities are provided in accordance with state and local expectations for a high-school-only district.
The policy reflects a comprehensive approach to student wellness, nutrition education, and physical activity.
Areas for Improvement
The assessment identified minor opportunities to strengthen documentation and clarity, including:
Clarifying District Wellness Committee membership language
Explicitly defining triennial assessment procedures
Formalizing annual progress reporting language
These improvements are administrative and clarifying in nature and do not represent substantive changes to district practice.
Conclusion
Based on the triennial assessment, the District Wellness Policy remains appropriate and effective. The District will implement minor policy clarifications and continue ongoing monitoring to support student wellness.