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Centennial dining services earns USDA Healthy Meals Incentive recognition
Summary
The district's Dining Services Team received national recognition from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for innovative strategies supporting healthy school meals; staff shared practices and board members sampled menu items before the meeting.
Superintendent James Owens and Nutrition & Wellness Coordinator Pia Watzig briefed the board that Centennial School District 28J's Dining Services Team received the Healthy Meals Incentive recognition from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Watzig and other staff described work that led to the award and allowed board members to sample selected menu items prior to the meeting.
Board members acknowledged the recognition and noted it aligned with National School Lunch Week (Oct. 13–17, 2025). No formal action was required; the presentation served as recognition of staff efforts and best practices.
