APS Nutrition

Boyd Students Get Hands-On Lesson on Healthy Foods

It’s early in the 2015-16 school year, and the Atlanta Public Schools Nutrition Department has this year’s food program well underway.  The 2015 National Farmers Market week (Aug. 2 – 8) was one of the many activities that coincided with Day One 2015.  Throughout the district, Georgia farmers brought in items grown across the state […]

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APS Cafeterias No Longer Serve Fried Food

In 2009, APS began disconnecting fryers in all cafeterias. Every year since then, a dedicated team of chefs, nutritionists and wellness professionals has collaborated on ways to serve healthy – and tasty – meals for student success. For example, although our schools no longer serve Southern fried chicken, they serve Southern baked chicken or a crispy […]

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