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District greenhouse supplies school lunches, expands after $50,000 grant
Summary
Sheridan County School District #2 told trustees the Fifth Street Greenhouse has produced thousands of pounds of lettuce for school meals, operates a hydroponic system funded by a specialty crop block grant, and will expand with a $50,000 T‑Mobile grant; student participation and volunteer support were highlighted.
Sheridan County School District #2 trustees heard an update on the Fifth Street Greenhouse operation and its role supplying school meals, after a presentation by greenhouse coordinator Shaili Cooper.
Cooper told the board the greenhouse’s hydroponic system — installed with support from a specialty crop block grant and local partners — has produced “over 3,000 pounds of lettuce, which is just insane in my head,” and that district schools receive the bulk of that harvest during the school year. She said surplus produce is distributed to community groups, including the Salvation Army Food Bank.
The greenhouse program matters to the district because it supplies fresh produce for school…
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