Candler County Schools Nutrition Department

05/04/2026

May menus have been loaded online!
You can see them here as a PDF file: https://www.metter.org/page/school-nutrition
or you can see them by day on each school's website here
Metter Elementary School https://www.metter.org/o/mes/dining
MMS Metter Middle School https://www.metter.org/o/mms/dining
Metter High School https://www.metter.org/o/mhs/dining
Metter College & Career Academy https://www.metter.org/o/mcca/dining

05/02/2026

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05/01/2026

03/30/2026

💧🥤 National Nutrition Month – Week 4: Hydration Matters! 🥤💧

As we wrap up National Nutrition Month, we’re focusing on something just as important as healthy food — hydration!

Staying hydrated helps students:

💧 Stay Focused – Even mild dehydration can make it harder to concentrate.
⚡ Maintain Energy – Water keeps bodies energized throughout the day.
🧠 Support Brain Function – Proper hydration helps with memory and learning.
😊 Feel Their Best – Drinking enough water supports overall mood and wellness.

03/25/2026

🍎🥦 National Nutrition Month – Week 3! 🥦🍎

This week we’re highlighting how food impacts students’ academic success!
Healthy meals do more than satisfy hunger — they help power learning every single day. 📚✨

🍳 Improves Focus – Nutritious meals help students concentrate and stay on task.
⚡ Boosts Energy – Balanced meals provide steady energy throughout the school day.
🧠 Supports Brain Development – Key nutrients help with memory and problem-solving skills.
😊 Improves Mood & Behavior – Well-nourished students are better prepared to participate and engage.
🛡️ Strengthens Immunity – Healthy foods help keep students in school and ready to learn.
When students eat well, they perform well.
Healthy Students = Successful Students! 💚

03/18/2026

🍎🥦 National Nutrition Month – Week 2! 🥦🍎

This week we’re highlighting what makes a balanced meal!

A balanced meal helps fuel our students for learning, growing, and staying active throughout the day. 💪📚

✔️ Fruits – Packed with vitamins, minerals, and natural sweetness
✔️ Vegetables – Full of nutrients that support overall health
✔️ Whole Grains – Provide lasting energy and fiber
✔️ Protein – Helps build and repair muscles
✔️ Dairy – Supports strong bones with calcium and vitamin D

The picture below features one of the delicious, balanced meals served right here in our very own cafeteria.
Tell us in the comments — what’s your favorite cafeteria meal?

03/11/2026

🥦🍎 March is National Nutrition Month! 🍎🥦

As we kick off this month focused on healthy choices and good nutrition, we want to give a HUGE shoutout to the incredible School Nutrition Staff of Candler County Schools! 👏
Every single day, they do so much more than prepare meals. They:
• Plan balanced, nutritious menus that fuel our students for success
• Prepare and serve hundreds of meals with care and efficiency
• Follow strict food safety and nutrition guidelines
• Create welcoming cafeterias where students feel cared for

Thank you, Candler County Schools Nutrition Team, for the dedication, heart, and service you give our school community every day! 👇 Help us celebrate them! Drop a THANK YOU in the comments to show your appreciation!

02/12/2026

Shout Out!
Ms. Melissa Poole and the MES Nutrition Staff deserve recognition for their collaborative effort to provide Harvest of the Month experiences for Kindergarten-2nd grade students. They were recognized on the front page of the Candler County Extension newsletter. During the quarterly meeting in January, Mrs. Ashleigh talked about the amazing partnership with the Nutrition Staff. We love that you are getting recognized for the amount of extra work you do for our students!

02/02/2026

The Candler County Nutrition team has posted the February menus! Check out what’s cooking this month 👀🍽️

https://www.metter.org/page/school-nutrition

02/02/2026

Punxsutawney Phil has spoken: six more weeks of winter.
We respectfully—but firmly—disagree with the groundhog!
We are ready for spring!!

02/01/2026

Following careful consideration and coordination with local law enforcement, Candler County Schools will resume normal operations on Monday, February 2.

The safety and well-being of our families remain our top priority and we appreciate your understanding as we make decisions based on the best and most recent information available to us.