Spreckels Union School District

SUSD recognizes the link between student health and learning and is committed to providing a comprehensive program to promote healthy eating and physical activity in District students. The District’s Wellness Council, made up of staff, parents, and community members, meets regularly to make recommendations about nutrition, physical activity, and other wellness activities.

Contact School Counseling 

• Jessica Santiago, [email protected], 831-455-1831

• Katherine Flowers, [email protected], 831-455-8936

District Policy

• Student Wellness Board Policy (PDF)

Crisis Help 

• Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
• National Alliance on Mental Illness: 1-800-950-NAMI 
  • Text: 62640
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Chat: nami.org/help 
• Crisis Text Hotline: Text HOME to 741741
• Mobile Crisis Center: 831-689-4379 
  • The Kinship Center operates a Monterey County Mobile crisis team. This team of mental health professionals provides same day crisis intervention to youth experiencing an immediate crisis. The program provides services to low-income and at-risk community members. The team also has a 24-hour support line manage by a Kinship Center employee that youth and family can access 7 days a week. 

Diet

• USDA MyPlates: Focus On Fruits (PDF)
• USDA MyPlates: Choosing Whole Grains (PDF)
• USDA MyPlates: Add More Vegetables (PDF)
• USDA MyPlates: Vary Your Protein Routine (PDF)
• USDA MyPlates: Smart Shopping for Veggies and Fruits (PDF)
• USDA MyPlates: Make Half Your Grains Whole (PDF)
• USDA MyPlates: Make Better Beverage Choices (PDF)
• USDA MyPlates: Liven Up Your Meals With Veggies and Fruits (PDF)
• USDA MyPlates: Kid Friendly Veggies and Fruits (PDF)

Fitness

• CDE: California Fitness Testing
• CDE: Physical Education

Hygeine

• American Public Health Association: Hand-Washing Tips

Digital Life

• Common Sense Media – Screen Time
• HealthyChildren.org – Media Plan (American Academy of Pediatrics)