Food Services/Nutrition

The Cocke County Schools Food Service Department is dedicated to students’ health, as well as to the promotion of the role health plays in their ability to learn. Meals, foods and beverages served through our school cafeteria meets state and federal requirements based on USDA Dietary Guidelines. Our Food Service Department team is also aware of the impact food allergies can have on the health of students. We work with our school nurses in the development of plans to meet the needs of students affected by food allergies

CEP                                                                                                                               Cocke County Schools operate under the Community Eligibility Provision. Under the CEP program one (1) breakfast and one (1) lunch meal will be provided daily to students in our school.  Students may still purchase a second meal and/or ala carte items; but the CEP program will not cover these costs.  Students must have cash to cover the costs of these extra purchases

School Breakfast Program
A hot breakfast is available to all students at no cost. Some schools may offer Grab n’ Go Breakfasts as well at no cost to students.

School Lunch Program
A hot lunch is available to all students at no cost. Students are also provided with a bag lunch at no cost while off campus for a school-sponsored field trip.

After School Snacks Program
The Food Service Department will work with school staff members in all schools to offer a snack at no cost for students participating in adult-sponsored activities after the end of the school day. Please contact your school’s cafeteria manager if you would like to enroll your student group in this program.

Health Department Report
Health Department inspections are made of cafeterias in Cocke County Schools twice per year. The most recent Health Department Report is posted in the school cafeteria for each school.

Judy Shelton
Food Service/Nutrition Manager
Smoky Mountain Elementary School