Nutrition Services

Student special dietary accommodations

If your student has special dietary accommodations that your school does not already know about, please contact your school nurse – even if you don’t plan to have your student take school meals. Schools can make some meal accommodations for students with special dietary needs; ask your child’s health care provider to complete this form and submit it to your school nurse.  The school nurse will submit your completed form to Nutrition Services for approval and coordination of accommodations with kitchen staff. Learn more about special dietary accommodations on the the OSPI website.

Procedure for Requesting Dietary Accommodations

Tacoma public schools Request for Special Dietary Accommodations Form

For questions regarding your student(s) completed and submitted special dietary accommodation form, please contact Nutrition Services:

Phone: 253-571-3370
Fax: 253-571-3377
Email:  nutritionservices@tacoma.k12.wa.us

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (link is external), from any USDA office, by calling 866-632-9992 or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture 
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 
1400 Independence Avenue, SW 
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

Fax: 833-256-1665 or 202-690-7442; or

Email: USDA Program Intake (link is external)

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Internal Reporting Requirements

Tacoma Public Schools Director of Nutrition Services reports any USDA civil rights complaints directly to the District’s Civil Rights Officer and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. 

Please see below for links to the Child Nutrition Services Procedure for Handling Complaints of Discrimination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form AD-3027, and Tacoma Public Schools Nondiscrimination of Students Policy and Procedures 3210/3210R.

U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form AD-3027

Child Nutrition Services Procedure for Handling Complaints of Discrimination

Tacoma Public Schools Nondiscrimination of Students Policy and Procedures 3210/3210R

Board Policy 6700R: Nutrition & Physical Fitness

Members of the public can request options for catering or kitchen use from Tacoma Public Schools. 

Request Catering or kitchen Rental
Questions:
Email: nutritionservices@tacoma.k12.wa.us
Phone: 253-571-3370

Policy
Tacoma Public Schools recognizes the importance of providing a school environment that enhances student learning and fosters the development of lifelong wellness practices. The purpose of this policy and regulation is to create a school environment that models and promotes healthy and nutritious food choices and regular physical fitness activity.

Policy 6700 and Regulation 6700R

Wellness Committee
If you are interested in participating in the wellness policy process or committee, please contact Nutrition Services at nutritionservices@tacoma.k12.wa.us or 253-571-3370.

Smart Snack Resources
Tacoma Public Schools offers healthy lunch and breakfast options to students, staff and parents every school day. Students can choose from a variety of entrees, fruits, vegetables, and beverages that meet federal guidelines.

A la carte and other food items sold on campuses during school hours must meet Smart Snack requirements. We encourage parents to help us promote healthy options by choosing Smart Snacks for classroom events and activities.

Wellness Assessments
Tacoma Public Schools assesses its policies and practices every three years to provide information about wellness practices and track progress on wellness goals. The District uses the WellSAT tool to assess its wellness activities.

Triennial Wellness Assessment (2025)