The Child Nutrition Department is committed to reinforcing the connection between health and learning. Alongside our Agricultural Education Assistant, Larry Thompson, we are working closely with our schools to create sustainable gardens that can be used for years to come. Larry has officially been hired by the Coppell ISD Child Nutrition Department to continue our efforts in the school gardens.
With continued support from our schools, community members, and local organizations, students will be able to plant, maintain and harvest fruits and vegetables grown in the school gardens. Items grown in the garden will be sampled in the lunchroom by students, who can then see the connection between planting and eating.
Follow the fun by using our hashtag #CISDSchoolGarden!
Larry Thompson
Larry is a long-time Coppell resident with a passion for gardening. He became a Dallas County Master Gardener in 2015 and is an Advanced Master Gardener in vegetables. He is also a Master Composter through the Grand Prairie STAAR Program & a Square Food Garden Instructor through Mel Bartolome Foundation. Larry is looking forward to instructing students and teachers how to build and grow a successful and sustainable garden that will last for years to come!
