School Nutrition

School Nutrition Vision, Purpose, & Goals

Our Vision: To become a model of school nutrition excellence in Virginia through innovation, integrity, and a

commitment to scratch cooking, local sourcing, and student voice.

Our Purpose: To serve nutritious, scratch-made meals featuring local foods and student-inspired recipes – building healthier habits, supporting the community, and fueling students for success.

Reaching our Goals:

  • Encouraging proper eating habits through the service of nutritious, well balanced meals.

  • Providing quality training to school nutrition staff.

  • Integrating fresh, whole foods and scratch recipes.

  • Utilizing local food as much as possible.

  • Involving students and staff in recipe testing and menu development.

  • Providing excellent customer service.

  • Promoting our programs to students, staff, parents, and the community.

Our Wellness Policy: Did you know that Waynesboro Public Schools has a Wellness Policy? It helps guide our school community with models for physical education and activity, healthy living habits, and nutrition education and standards. In the wellness policy, you can find:

  • Non-food celebration and reward ideas

  • Healthy snack and beverage suggestions

  • Sustainability practices

  • Standards for Smart Snacks

You can review the policy on our website at schoolnutritionandfitness.com.

We value your feedback and encourage collaboration. We want to hear from you!

Kelly Shomo

School Nutrition Supervisor

540-946-4600 ext. 8144

kshomo@waynesboro.k12.va.us

Laura Cash

School Nutrition Secretary

540-946-4600 ext. 8118

lcash@waynesboro.k12.va.us

August 2025

Waynesboro Public Schools will offer FREE MEALS to all students

for the 2025-2026 School Year.

FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH

NO APPLICATIONS

All WPS students are eligible to receive a healthy breakfast and

lunch at school at no cost each day of the 2025-2026 school year.

No further action is required of parents. Students will be able to

participate in this free meal program without having to submit a

meal application or pay for meals.

Students will need their ID number and cash, or funds on their

account, to purchase extra items such as drinks, snacks, and ice

cream. Money may be added to your student’s account at

linqconnect.com

If you have any questions or need further information, please call or email the

School Nutrition office:

Kelly Shomo

School Nutrition Supervisor

540-946-4600 ext. 8144

kshomo@waynesboro.k12.va.us

Laura Cash

School Nutrition Secretary

540-946-4600 ext. 8118

lcash@waynesboro.k12.va.us