In 2004 Congress passed the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act. This Act required each school district that participates in the National School Lunch Program adopt a local wellness policy addressing healthy eating and physical activity. The Jackson R2 Board of Education adopted a wellness policy in June 2006. The policy, developed by a committee, relates to the health and well being of the children and staff of the district. The primary objective of the policy is to promote student and staff health and reduce childhood obesity.
The health & wellness committee meets each semester in the Ignite Center at the High School.
The 2023/2024 committee members include:
Dr. Jessica Maxwell- Administration
Miranda Wehmeyer- Dietitian/ Wellness Coordinator
Angela Roberts- Orchard
Morgan Loesel- West Lane
Lori Heuring- East
Charlotte Smith- South
Kimber Miller- North
Ali Featherston- Middle School
Jennifer Lipe- Senior High
Julie Richardson- Junior High
Tori Miller- Gordonville
Alissa Wessell- Millersville
Megan Speith- Support Services
Any person interested in being on the committee can contact the policy facilitator, Dr. Jessica Maxwell at 573.243.9501 or email [email protected].