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Nutrition & Wellness

Note on Peanuts and Tree Nuts:  We do not use peanuts or tree nuts in the scratch-cooked meals offered in our cafeterias. We do use sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, and legumes other than peanuts (e.g. beans). Updated 7.25.25

The Student Nutrition & Wellness Department at Oak Park Unified School District is dedicated to creating a caring and inclusive school food environment that prioritizes the health and well-being of our students and our planet. 

We believe that classroom achievement is inextricably linked to a well-balanced, nutritious meal on the table. As participants in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program, we plan our meals according to the nutrition guidelines established by the USDA's Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act (HHFKA). 

We aim to produce the highest quality, undeniably delicious meals made from the most responsibly sourced ingredients we can find. We commit to offering globally inspired menu choices that celebrate and respect cultural diversity, promote environmental stewardship, and honor the individuals who grow, harvest, and prepare the food. We prioritize freshness and good nutrition by sourcing locally grown and produced ingredients whenever possible. We choose whole, minimally processed ingredients and avoid synthetic growth hormone, high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, added nitrates, and artificial sweeteners, flavors, and colors. We exclusively use free range, antibiotic-free chicken and turkey from smaller, family-owned companies. We use only non-GMO and organic soy products and cook with cold-pressed olive and canola oils.

Katherine Adams

Katherine Adams
Katherine Adams

Director of Student Nutrition & Wellness
kadams@opusd.org

Anna Schrimpf

Department Assistant
aschrimpf@opusd.org

 

 

 

 

Anna Stebbins

Anna Stebbins

Elementary Cafeteria Manager
astebbins@opusd.org

Lori Jasinski

Lori Jasinski

MCMS Cafeteria Manager
ljasinski@opusd.org

Araceli Prieto

OPHS Cafeteria Manager
aprieto@opusd.org

Oak Park By the NumbersOak Park By the NumbersOak Park Unified School DistrictOak Park Unified School District

Oak Park by the Numbers

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#1 Best School District in Ventura County

#1

Best School District in Ventura County

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1 California Exemplary School District

1

California Exemplary School District

1st Green Ribbon School District in CA

1st

Green Ribbon School District in CA

25 AP Courses Offered

25

AP Courses Offered

25:1 Student to Teacher Ratio

25:1

Student to Teacher Ratio

4 National Blue Ribbon Schools

4

National Blue Ribbon Schools

4434 Enrollment TK-12th Grade

4434

Enrollment TK-12th Grade

5 CA Distinguished and Gold Ribbon Schools

5

CA Distinguished and Gold Ribbon Schools

60% of students play a sport at OPHS

60%

of Students Play a Sport at OPHS

69.42% Meet or Exceed Science Standards
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69.42%

Meet or Exceed Scienc Standards

72.28% Meet or Exceed Math Standards

72.28%

Meet or Exceed Math Standards

80.34% Meet or Exceed ELA Standards

80.34%

Meet or Exceed ELA Standards

9 National Merit Simifinalists

9

National Merit Semifinalists

94% AP Passrate at OPHS

94%

AP Passrate at OPHS

97.2% of Students Continue on to Post Secondary

97.2%

of Students Continue on to Post Secondary

99.7% Graduation rate

99.7%

Graduation rate

High School in Ventura County US News

#1

High School in Ventura County

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Highest Performance Level (BLUE)

Highest Performance (BLUE)
for all Academic Indicators
on the CA Dashboard

Top 10 Unified School Districts in CA

Top 10

Unified School Districts in CA