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Eastside Elementary named Cafeteria of Excellence; Coffee County wins farm-to-school and national recognition
Summary
Eastside Elementary’s cafeteria staff received Georgia’s Cafeteria of Excellence award; Coffee County also received a Georgia Farm to School district award, is a Local Foods for Schools pilot district, and was featured nationally in a school nutrition magazine for hurricane relief partnerships.
Eastside Elementary’s cafeteria staff were recognized by Coffee County Schools on Nov. 21, 2024, after receiving the Georgia Department of Education’s Cafeteria of Excellence award, district presenters told the board.
Dawn Lewis introduced the Eastside staff and said the Cafeteria of Excellence was presented to manager Misty Henderson by State School Superintendent Woods. The award recognizes schools that meet strict criteria, including serving at least 20% Georgia‑grown items in weekly breakfasts and lunches.
According to the presentation, Eastside met or exceeded…
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